Question 1

how come my eyes water?

Accepted Answer

See eye doctor: Try using artificial tears four times a day because many times the eyes water when they are dry as an overcompensation.  If no relief, see eye doctor because the drain duct could be clogged.

Question 2

what makes the eyes water?

Accepted Answer

Allergens/irritants: People who are allergic to pollens, molds, animals and dust mites can have red, itchy eyes. Tobacco smoke, chlorine in swimming pools and irritants, such as onions can also cause watery eyes.

Question 3

why do my eyes water when i bend over?

Accepted Answer

Watery: If your tear ducts are full, the increased pressure in your abdomen when bending gets transmitted to your head.  This pressure can be enough to expel tears from your tear ducts back into the eyes.

Question 4

what is wrong if your eyes water a lot and won't stop?

Accepted Answer

Epiphora: There are two types of epiphora. One is caused by things that irritate the eyes (like onions or allergies) and cause the lacrimal glands to produce increased tears.  The second is caused by blockage of the tear drainage mechanism so that even if the lacrimal glands are producing a normal amount, the tears can't get down the drainage tubes to the nose.

Question 5

what are some possible reasons that my eyes water at night?

Accepted Answer

Many possible causes: Watery eyes are a symptom of many possible problems.  For example, allergies, irritation, infection, poor blink, malpositioned lids, blockage of the drain drainage system and others problems can cause this.  Only an examination with an ophthalmologist can determine the cause and management.

Question 6

why do my eyes water a couple of minutes after i wake up every morning?

Accepted Answer

They are dry: It is likely that your eyes are drying out during the night and they are making a flood of tears to  re-wet themselves upon awakening.  Use a night-time lubricating ointment or gel at bedtime to reduce the awaking tears.

Question 7

what are some possible reasons that my eyes water when something hits it?

Accepted Answer

Normal reaction: It is normal for your eyes to water as a protective mechanism when something gets in it.

Question 8

why is my eyes watering, rim red, crusty ?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Usually a viral infection, sometimes bacterial. Could be blepharitis. If no better in a week, see an ophthalmologist. If you wear contact lenses, see one now.

Question 9

why do my eyes water when i yawn?

Accepted Answer

Muscle contraction: Yawning often produces a reflex tearing response as a result of the facial muscle contractions produced  when the mouth opens widely during the yawn. Now just what causes the yawn is yet to be fully elucidated.

Question 10

how is it that my eyes water every time i yawn?

Accepted Answer

Its common: The  mechanism for yawning also is linked to the mechanism for tearing.  Therefore when yawning occurance, a temporary influx of tears comes out.

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