THE WATERING EYE Lacrimation is watering that occurs secondary to excessive tear production in the presence of a normal excretory system. Epiphora is watering that occurs secondary to abnormal excretory system in the presence of normal tear secretion. THE WATERING EYE • Lacrimation is watering that occurs secondary to excessive tear production in the presence of a normal excretory system. • Epiphora is watering that occurs secondary to abnormal excretory system in the presence of normal tear secretion