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Watery Eyes – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

Such disease of the eye in which water comes out or falls from the eye, that is what we call tearful eye or watery eyes, in other words, excessive tearing from the eye is called ‘tearful eye’. Many people always have tears falling from their eyes.

Watery Eyes

Tears fall from the eyes when reading someone and someone else gets tears when riding a bike, but a more serious disease is the one in which the water keeps falling automatically, which is sometimes hot or sometimes cold.

Causes of watery eyes (tearful eyes) – There are many reasons for this disease. The details of which are given below.

  1. एलर्जी जनित दमा – (Allergic asthma)
  2. एलर्जी जनित पित्ती उच्छ्लना, सासं फूलना , BP घटना – (Anaphylaxis)
  3. आधा सिर दर्द – (Migraine headache)
  4. वायु विविर शोथ – (Sinusitis)
  5. चक्षुपटल का अलसर – (Corneal ulcer)
  6. असित पटल प्रदाह – (Uveitis)
  7. उपतारा प्रदाह – (iritis)
  8. रंजीत पटल प्रदाह – (Choroiditis)
  9. श्वेत पटल के बाहरी परत का शोथ – (Episcleritis)

Symptoms of watery eyes (tearful eyes)

Prevention of watery eyes (tearful eyes)

Watery eyes, medically known as epiphora, occur when there is excessive tear production or poor tear drainage. While tears are essential for lubricating the eyes and removing debris, excessive tearing can cause discomfort and interfere with vision.


👁️ Watery Eyes: Overview


🦠 Causes of Watery Eyes

  1. Irritation or Inflammation

    • Allergies (e.g., pollen, dust mites)

    • Dry eye syndrome (paradoxically causes more tearing)

    • Foreign bodies (dust, debris, eyelash)

    • Smoke or wind exposure

    • Bright lights or strong smells

  2. Infections

    • Conjunctivitis (pink eye)

    • Blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelid)

    • Corneal infections or ulcers

  3. Blocked Tear Ducts

    • Congenital (common in newborns)

    • Age-related narrowing

    • Infections or trauma to the tear duct

  4. Structural or Eyelid Problems

    • Ectropion (outward turning of eyelid)

    • Entropion (inward turning of eyelid)

    • Trichiasis (inward-growing eyelashes)

  5. Other Medical Conditions

    • Bell’s palsy or facial nerve issues

    • Autoimmune diseases like Sjogren’s syndrome

    • Eye strain or prolonged screen time


⚠️ Symptoms


💊 Treatment Options

Treatment depends on the underlying cause:

1. For Irritation or Allergies

2. For Infections

3. For Dry Eyes

4. For Blocked Tear Ducts

5. For Eyelid Issues


🛡️ Prevention Tips


🩺 When to See a Doctor

Consult an eye specialist if:


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