A member asked:

What happens if u touch ur eyes and for three hours they have been tearing up?

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Eye irritation: Your description sounds like you caused some eye irritation or abrasion due to eye rubbing. Both issues will cause eye tearing for quite some time after the rubbing. Try using frequent artificial tears and see if it resolves. If this does not resolve ir worsens, call an eye doctor.

Answered 11/26/2012

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