Question 1

what illness causes cloudy, watery eyes?

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Dry Eye Syndrome: is common but doesn't produce cloudy tears. Infection can produce sticky, cloudy tears.

Question 2

what to do if i have really watery eyes all the time! why!?

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Dry eye syndrome: The most common cause of watery eyes is dry eye syndrome.  It seems paradoxical, but what happens is this.  The eye is chronically dry and makes a flood of tears.  Try using some over the counter artificial tears two to four times per day.  If this does not help, then make an appointment with an ophthalmologist (eye md) who can evaluate and treat your watery eyes.

Question 3

my daughter constantly has watery eyes. is this normal?

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No: Chronic tearing (epiphora) is frequently caused by eye irritation and dryness.  Occasionally, a tear drainage duct may become partially clogged leading to frequent tearing.  Good to see an ophthalmologist to find out exactly what is going wrong prior to threatment.

Question 4

are itchy, watery eyes due to allergies?

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Likely: Itching and tearing are classic symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis. See you eye doctor to confirm that this is the problem and get appropriate treatment.

Question 5

how do i stop watery eyes and nose cold?

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Anti-histamines: Given that you have seen your primary care or ENT and have viral cold diagnosis.  You can use over the counter Benadryl (diphenhydramine) 25-50 mg 2 hrs before sleeping and naphcon-a drops 3x a day for a maximum of 5 days. If symptoms persists see your doctor again.

Question 6

best otc allergy medicine for watery eyes?

Accepted Answer

Ketotifen eye drops: Ketotifen is marketed over the couter as Zaditor (ketotifen) eye drops, and is used twice daily. Generally as effective as most prescription eye drops, and you only have to use it twice daily.

Question 7

what are ways to get rid of red, watery eyes?

Accepted Answer

Need diagnosis!: It sound like allergies, but you need t be seen and properly diagnosed, before treatment can be implemented.  See an ophthalmologist.

Question 8

watery eyes. can this be an allergy to rabbits or smoke?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Allergy to rabbits can certainly cause watery eyes, but it is usually accompanied by itching of the eyes/nose and sneezing, congestion, or breathing symptoms. Smoke is an irritant that can irritate the membranes covering the eyes. It also irritates the mucus membranes in the nose and lungs, so may also cause congestion and wheezing, but should not cause itching. See an eye doctor or allergist.

Question 9

still suffering from ragweed or pollen; what to do with itchy watery eyes?

Accepted Answer

Allergy drops: You could use an over the counter allery eyedrop such as zaditor (ketotifen). This in combination with cool, moist compresses usually gives relief. If this is not success full, you will need to see an ophthalmologist or allergist for prescription medication. The zaditior drops used to be available only by prescription but are now over the counter.

Question 10

what is considered the most effective allergy medication when you have watery eyes?

Accepted Answer

Claritin (loratadine): Good evening, 
for symptoms of allergy such as itchy throat, itchy eyes and runny nose, over the counter medications such as Claritin (loratadine) 10 milligrams are safe to take. Frequent use once per day may be needed until the end of pollen season.

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