In Bell’s palsy, why does the affected eye sometimes brim with tears?

A: Excessive production of tears

B: Separation of the punctum from the conjunctival surface

C: Involvement of sympathetic nerves

D: Reduced parasympathetic activity

In Bell’s palsy, the affected eye may brim with tears due to separation of the punctum (the opening of the lacrimal duct) from the conjunctival surface. Contrary to what one might expect, lacrimation is often reduced in Bell’s palsy because of parasympathetic nerve involvement .

In Bell’s palsy, why does the affected eye sometimes brim with tears?

In Bell’s palsy, why does the affected eye sometimes brim with tears?

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