Conditions
Watering Eyes
Watering eyes are a common problem, especially in older people over the age of 60, and in babies (0-12 months of age). Our eyes need to produce a certain amount of tears to ensure that they stay moist and comfortable. However, some people can experience unstoppable tears streaming down their cheeks, which isn’t necessarily the result of watching ‘Beaches’ or seeing the England team lose another World Cup semi-final. Eyes produce extra tears to wash away any irritants, which can include fumes, an infection such as conjunctivitis, a scratch, a piece of grit, or an inwardly growing eyelash (also called an entropion). But the most common cause of watering eyes is a blocked or narrowed tear duct, which can be due to inflammation. Treatment for watering eyes depends on the cause, and whether it is actually a problem. Inwardly growing eyelashes and foreign objects in the eye can be removed, while infections can be treated with prescription eye drops.
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I've been diagnosed with dry eyes and blepharitis in both eyes but one eye waters continually, the white of my eye is inflamed despite antibiotic ointment, I'm cleaning the eyelids twice a day and using refresher drops for the dry eyes but nothing seems to improve them, they're sore and uncomfortable and its been going on for 3 months now and Im desperate to get it back to normal.
My right eye started watering after caterack surgery. I went back and the eye surgon told me to use drops. Tiny amount of drops over $100. Tried several of them. Then was sent to plastic surgeon on eyes and he operated cutting lower lid down and ran a solution through my tear ducts. They were open. Still have problem and it is like looking through water all the time. It is terrible. I really need help. I am elderly and would like to live my remaining years being able to see
Hi there, one of my eyes water every 15 minutes. I have had an operation to widen the tear channel opening but to no avail. I try to monitor my diet by reducing citrus and herb intake and also check on cosmetics/toiletries, by doing this my eye does calm down. I can't actually say I am alergic to anything other than the above but having said this, perfumes are a no no as both my eyes would water constantly for 3 – 4 days. I feel the skin under my eye is drooping if tears lay on it and when the eye is redder than normal I wear my reading glasses most of the day.
age 59. long term sufferer.
I have had this problem for two years. This year saw specialist Ear nose & throat specialist because nose runs too, got refered to optomogist and had my eyes raise at outeer sudes and then had a proceedurre on my nose – not joy. Went back and they did sa joint op one on my left nostril and one on my left eye tear duct; put a tube down tear duct towiden int left there for six weeks. Had it out through my nose, able to put up with although not 1000% but berable! guessd what we ae now back to nornal streaming. Went to se erar nose and throat surgeon and he gave me a thing to puff up my nose two puffs a day and then in six weeks go to the optomologist.
Will not do this and have now made a appointment for next thursday at Moorfields eye hospital. This is the most irritating and depressing condition; I get to the stage tht I do not want to go out because of the eyes stresaming and nose running, people seem to be looking sat me especially idf I am in a large store and it gets worse. Insidentially I have ben to an alergist who sent me to the ear nose and throat surgeon. Any developments pleasae let me know and likewise with me.
hey
i have really bad watering eyes sometimes wen normally go out places they water a lot and they think I'm crying wen I'm not and wen i wake up in the morning i always cry for no reason could you help me please thanks x
i have a problem when i yawn. when i yawn my eyes start to water and takes a while before they stop watering after i've yawned. is there any thing i can do to stop it?
My eyes are always watering … its really annoying because all my mates think im cryin like 24/7 even though im not .. and its both eyes pretty much all the time .. but occasionally jsut one side .?!
My eyes are always watering, when im wearing eyeliner they start straight away. It get realy annoying cos then i have to rea aply it and then they start again. i spend a fortune on eyeliner. But maybe it is something to do with puberty. because it has died down a bit but when it is cold my eyes tend to automatically shed a tear. help. oh im 15
You guys should go check with
an eye doctor or something.
Because I'm getting scared…
Whenever I put on eyeliner,
about 20 minutes later it kinda
wash away by my tears,so I keep
on put eyeliner on everytime.
I'm getting my eyes check next
week, FINALLY!! Oh and I'm 15 years old.
hi umm i have a problem with my eyes.
When i sing some songs my eyes start watering and also it happens when i watch people sing sometimes as well. its really embarrassing lol. I've searched it and my answers were that they were emotional songs or i have over active tear glands. to be honest i don't think it the emotional songs. but i dunno. Help me!!! Thank you xx
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