Dear Optometrist: I’ve been noticing my eyes have been watering lately, what’s going on? Answer: Your eyes produce tears to keep the front of the eyes hydrated and protected from foreign particles, like dust. There are two causes of watering eyes, also known as epiphora or tearing; blocked tear ducts or over-production of tears. Over-production of tears can occur for many reasons including allergies, corneal abrasions, infections, lid problems or foreign objects like eyelashes. Sometimes watering of the eyes can even be a sign of dryness. While in some cases tearing of the eyes may resolve without treatment you should have your eyes examined to assess the cause of your tearing and to determine if treatment is necessary.

Lindenridge Eye Care, lreyecare.ca