Humans are able to see the world with the gift of eyes. The ability to see many things in life is often a thing that is taken for granted. You may have heard that dry eyes can lead to many issues such as visual disturbance and discomfort. This is where lubrication in the eyes plays a part in maintaining the eye’s function. Eye tears are part of the lubrication. However, too much tears can actually lead to watery eyes. Medications such as Telfast 180 mg are among medications that may help in certain cases associated with watery eyes.

            Watery eyes are characterised by the excessive tears draining from the eyes. It is also known as epiphora. To better understand how watery eyes happen, you may want to know a bit more about how the tear works in eyes. Tears are made up of oil, water and mucus. The oil layer reduces evaporation of the eye tears by sealing the tear film, the water layer lubricates the eyes and the mucus layer helps to spread tears evenly providing maximum eye lubrication. Tears are produced by the lacrimal glands above the eyeball. This fluid of tears moves across the eyes as humans blink. The excess fluid drains through the tear ducts into the nose known as the tear drainage system.

            Watery eyes occur when there is overproduction of the tears caused by abnormal stimulation of the lacrimal gland, disruption of tears distribution across the eyes or inadequate drainage caused by obstruction in any part of the tear drainage system. There are many causes leading to watery eyes. Common ones include upper respiratory infections and allergies such as allergic rhinitis. Other causes include eye infection such as keratitis, chemicals such as fumes in the air and certain medications. Babies often have watery eyes due to the small tear ducts but this will get better when they reach 1 year old. Increased tearing may happen with laughing, yawning and vomiting.

            Watery eyes are common and often get better on their own. This means that not every case of watery eyes needs to be examined by doctors. It is normal for eyes to be watery in smoky environments or in cold windy areas. This should subside when a person is outside of the irritative environments. However, certain cases might need to get medical attention. People with watery eyes and repeated unexplained episodes of red watery eyes or a hard mass in or near the tear duct, should get checked by a doctor. They should see a doctor within a week. If you are bothered by watery eyes, it is always okay to see a doctor.

            Since watery eyes can be caused by many causes, it is best to get checked by a doctor if it does not go away or when symptoms get worse. Doctors will ask a few questions and get a closer look of the eyes to understand what has been causing the watery eyes. It is important to be honest with doctors and to let doctors know clearly what is going on. Additional tests such as Schirmer test and fluorescent eye test may be needed to evaluate tears. If a doctor decides to provide treatment, treatment will depend on the causes leading to watery eyes. Other tests such as imaging tests of the tear ducts or CT scan may be necessary when tests in the doctor’s office fail to reveal the cause of the watery eyes.

            Watery eyes can cause great hindrance and some people may find ways to stop it. It can be difficult to stop the eyes from watering once it starts. However, you may want to try to clean the eyes carefully with eye drops if it is irritated by foreign objects such as dust, warm compress on eyes to unblock the tear ducts if it is clogged with dirt or mucus such as from infection and to avoid touching or rubbing the eyes. Lubricating the eyes with eye drops that can be purchased as over-the-counter medicine can help reduce watery eyes in many cases. The best way to stop watery eyes is to prevent it in the first place. This can be done by:

• Using sunglasses in outdoor
• Avoid touching the eye especially when having cold or being sick
• Get regular eye examination
• Take breaks from staring at screen for too long

            It is important to pay attention to watery eyes because when it is left untreated for so long, it can affect a person’s quality of life such as social embarrassment and interfere with daily activities such as reading and driving. Watery eyes may not only cause discomforting symptoms but can predispose to permanent eye damage or complicate eye surgeries when left untreated. Watery eyes may occur in anyone of any age. In most cases, watery eyes are not a serious issue. Even so, it is wise to get checked by a doctor when watery eyes persist or cause problems to perform daily life activities as usual.

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