I do have some allergies that cause my eyes to water, but this is different. About 1/3 of the day my eyes water excessively and burn (like they're dry). Another 1/3 of the day my eyes are "gunky" in both corners and along the bottom lid. Washing my eyes with a washcloth only moves the gunk to my eyelashes which I can't stand and spend 30 or more minutes picking the gunk off the lashes. When I don't wash my eyes the gunk just pools and I'm always wiping with my finger or a kleenex. The final 1/3 of the day my eyes are somewhat normal. This doesn't happen all at one time, but a combination throughout the day. The dryer my eyes get the more they burn and the more my eyes water, but this gunky build up also happens when there is no burning, which leads me to believe it's not related to dry eyes. What do you think it is? This has been happening for almost a year, with about a three month break in the spring. With a break in the spring I don't think it's allergies either.
2006-08-17 10:45:22 · 3 answers · asked by Tonya in TX - Duck 6 in Health ➔ Other - Health
You might need to keep away from any virtual items for a while and stay with the outside world a little, if that won't help you need to visit a doctor.
2006-08-17 10:52:23 · answer #1 · answered by strawzzberry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like you may have a blocked tear duct. My daughter had one when she was little and it was pretty much like this, and even now still acts up if she gets a cold or something. Have your dr. check it out, usually they will just tell you to massage the corner of it for a few minutes several times a day, and eventually it will clear out (it worked for my daughter). If that does not work, there is a minor surgery that can be performed to clear out the blockage. Good luck!
2006-08-17 10:58:38 · answer #2 · answered by chelle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go see a doctor
2006-08-17 10:50:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋