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My right eye is having a teary eye. there is a little swelling in the little hole in the eye. what is the cause of this?
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Possibly allergies: To verify this one would have to visualize the area. This means an eye examine.
Answered 11/4/2013
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Many possibilities: Tearing can be caused by blockage of the tear drain, which is probably what you refer to as the hole in the eye. Swelling can be one of the reasons that the hole is blocked. The underlying causes are so many, please get a proper evaluation by an eye care professional.
Answered 11/24/2013
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