Lacrimal Anatomy and Disorders

Objectives:  Review lacrimal anatomy and related nasal and sinus structures.  Review and differentiate the various etiologies of tearing including hypersecretion, abnormal lacrimal pump mechanism and nasolacrimal duct obstructions. 

Please review Chapters 13 and 14 in the Orbit, Eyelid and Lacrimal System BCSC.