What is epiphora and why is it dangerous?

Epiphora is the medical term for excessive tear production, commonly called “watery eyes.” The excessive tears are not dangerous, but the reason it’s happening may be caused by something serious. There are many possible causes:
•    Eye infections, such as viral conjunctivitis or the more serious bacterial or herpes eye infection
•    Foreign object, which can lead to a corneal abrasion.
•    Dry eyes. It sounds odd, but people with dry eyes often make excess ineffective tears in response to the dryness.
•    Allergies.
•    Colds, COVID, sinus infections.
•    A blocked tear duct.
•    Stye, chalazion, blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids), ingrown eyelash.