What is the Lacrimal Gland?
The lacrimal gland can show signs of inflammation as a result of aging, autoimmune diseases, or following bone marrow transplants.
The function of the lacrimal gland produces tears which flows into the lacrimal sac. The lacrimal sac drains tears into the nose through the lacrimal duct.
The lacrimal gland, which produces tears, can become inflamed due to ageing, autoimmune conditions, or complications following bone marrow transplants. Disorders in the tear drainage system can cause symptoms such as excessive tearing, discharge and infections. This is called dacryoadenitis.
One of the most common disorders of the lacrimal gland is called “crocodile tears”. This is where the eyelid waters when the patient eats or chews. Treatment is usually injections of Botulinum Toxin directly into the lacrimal gland.
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