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If my eyes are watery is that a sign of the flu?

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No: Watery eye mean one of two things, 1 . The tear drainage system may be plugged 2. The surface of the is are irritated. The only way to find out what is causing this is to visit my your eye care professional.

Answered 1/12/2013

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