My eyes water like crazy. It's mostly set off by things that would normally cause people's eyes to water, but in lighter conditions (eg, wind makes your eyes water, but with mine, a slight breeze sets them off). Same with the sun, smoke, laughter etc. It's happens a lot when I'm driving (which is quite dangerous as I can't see!) One eye seems to do it more than the other. It's not eye strain coz I can sit at a PC all day without crying! Sometimes they water at random... any ideas?
2006-09-14 11:12:31 · 7 answers · asked by turtle_666 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
It actually sounds like the opposite of what one would think.
It sounds to me like Dry Eye Syndrome.
If the eye is too dry normally then a slight irritation that others would not notice may produce excessive tearing.
It can also be blocked tear ducts. But if you are having this problem in both eyes at the same time it is unlikely.
You need to see an opthalmalogist for a proper diagnosis. Optometrists mostly check vision and screen for other problems. Opthalmologists are medical doctors that will be able to treat the problem they diagnose.
For more informtion go to
http://www.emedicine.com/oph/topic597.htm
2006-09-14 11:20:00 · answer #1 · answered by Lee S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Watery eyes as a symptom. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.
Headache
Sinusitis
Eye irritation
Smoke
Eye infection
Windy conditions
Eyelash in eye
Eye foreign body
Contact lens irritation
Eye strain
Eyelid malposition
Eating spicy foods
Pain reaction - tearing eyes can be a reaction to any type of pain
Allergies
Pet allergies
Dry eyes - can lead to watery eyes after the dry eyes.
Eyelid disorders
Lupus
Eye injury
Blocked tear duct
Punctal stenosis
I would recommend seeing your MD. You could have another diagnosis and this is just a symptom.
2006-09-14 18:45:10 · answer #2 · answered by Linda G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be an allergy and perhaps the doctor can suggest an eye drop to help.Or you may just have very sensitive tear ducts. My eyes water like crazy when I laugh.People always think I'm crying!
2006-09-14 18:41:54 · answer #3 · answered by missmoon_1953 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in a pharmacy, and if someone came in with these symptoms, id probably recommend getting your eyes checked over properly. I imagine youve tried all they eye drops already, so the next step is your optometrist.
2006-09-14 18:27:59 · answer #4 · answered by lozzielaws 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you have dry eyes. mind used to be like that ,then after awhile they stop watering. My eye doctor said it was dry eyes.maybe if you go to a drug store ask the pharmacies what to use on dry eyes.
2006-09-14 18:27:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blocked tear duct is a good possibillity
2006-09-14 18:20:37 · answer #6 · answered by manda_ecosse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be allergies or effect of wearing contacts.
2006-09-14 18:15:10 · answer #7 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋