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92 year old mom, diagnosed 15 years ago with closed angle glaucoma, refused to get it repaired.. been ok but now, every time she eats her eyes water and burn, is this a sign the condition is getting worse? not sure what this could be, advice needed?
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My advice is to see an eye Dr..
Answered 2/28/2022
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could be crockadile tears. She may have had an old stroke or bells palsy and now with misaligned nerve regeneration, you can get tearing with eating.
Answered 3/2/2022
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