Causes of watery eyes and how to overcome them

When you blink, the eyelid glands produce small tears that hydrate your vision and remove foreign matter. The production of tears becomes more when you yawn, laugh or cry. But, there are people who can have watery eyes all the time.
In addition to liquids that contain salt (tears), other glands in the eyelid also produce oil. This substance can prevent tears from evaporating too fast.

Causes of watery eyes
Watery eyes can appear when the oil producing glands do not work properly. It makes the tears evaporate quickly and makes them dry faster. Dry eyes are what stimulate excessive tear production, causing watery eyes. Watery eyes can also occur due to blockages in the tear ducts.

Watery eyes can also be caused by:
  • Weather or environmental conditions around the eyes, such as smoke, wind or excessive light.
  • Tired eyes.
  • There are foreign objects or chemicals that irritate the eyes.
  • Flu.
  • allergy
  • Inflammation of the eyelids.
  • Infections of the eye, such as conjunctivitis.
  • Eyelashes grow indoors or outdoors.
  • Side effects of the drug.
  • Certain diseases, thyroid abnormalities, chronic sinusitis, tumors and Bell's palsy.
  • Side effects of radiotherapy.

Watery eyes are also age related. This condition is common in infants and people over 60 years.
 
How to deal with watery eyes
Most watery eyes do not need special care because they can repair themselves. But sometimes, this condition can be a problem that interferes with activities and feelings of comfort that require special handling.

Here are some ways to treat watery eyes that are tailored to their causes:
  • Compressing the eyes with a hot and damp towel several times a day can overcome the blocked lachrymal ducts.
  • Eye drops can be used to treat dry eyes.
  • Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics to treat watery eyes caused by conjunctivitis or eye infections.
  • If the cause is allergic, taking antihistamines can help overcome it.
  • Medical treatment can be done to treat eyelashes that grow or remove foreign objects in the eye.
  • Your doctor can recommend surgery if lacrimal duct obstruction occurs.

Watery eyes in infants are usually caused by obstruction of the lacrimal tract. In general, blockages of lacrimal ducts in infants can improve without special care.

But you can speed healing by massaging the tear ducts with a clean index finger. Gently massage the side of your baby's nose near the corner of his eye. Direct the massage toward the nostrils. This massage can be done several times a day for several months.

However, if the conditions have not improved, an operating road might be an option.

In fact, it might not need to pay attention if your eyes don't interfere with your daily activities. However, see an eye doctor immediately if you experience watery eyes with pain, red eyes, irritation, bleeding, bruising around the eyes, severe headaches, blurred vision, or even if you don't see them at all.

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