Teary eyes - what are the reasons and what to do

Tearfulness of the eyes is quite common, especially in cold weather. There can be many reasons for the appearance of this problem, but it cannot be ignored, because this is not the norm. Let's talk in more detail about the causes of watery eyes and how to eliminate it.

Why are my eyes watery

Sometimes tearfulness is a purely physiological phenomenon that depends on the characteristics of a person and goes away on its own. If this is repeated often, causes pain or severe discomfort, this may be a symptom of an eye disease.

The following factors can cause tearfulness:

• sudden changes in temperature;
• improper work of the lacrimal tubules;
• give a complication in the form of lacrimation can chronic diseases of the nasopharynx;
• allergies to food, plants, animal dander, or insect bites;
• stressful situations;
• incorrectly fitted lenses or glasses;
• ingress of small particles into the eye, as well as corneal trauma;
• eye infections;
• tearfulness can also occur with severe headache.

There are many other reasons as well. Tearfulness can occur with a lack of vitamins, especially when a person adheres to a strict diet, when using low-quality cosmetics, and also due to age-related visual impairments.

My eyes are tearing in the wind

With the onset of cold weather, many are faced with such a nuisance as tearful eyes in the wind. Doctors say that this can be caused by various reasons. One of the main ones is called the so-called dry eye syndrome. In cold air, due to lack of moisture in the atmosphere, the membrane of the eye dries up and tears appear.

Another reason is eye strain. Often they start watering at drivers, as well as people who work at a computer for a long time. During a walk, the load on vision increases even more, which is why tearfulness occurs.

In addition, colds, tubule spasms, as well as a weakened state of the eye vessels and their muscles can provoke lacrimation in the air.

What to do if your eyes are constantly watering

To get rid of tearfulness, you must first of all find out the cause that provoked it. You may need to undergo a comprehensive examination by an ophthalmologist, therapist and neurologist.

As for the medicines used for treatment, the most effective are ointments: tetracycline, erythromycin and hydrocortisone. In addition, a number of recommendations must be followed:

• In sunny weather, it is advisable to wear high-quality Sunglasses.
• If, in addition to tears from the eyes, purulent discharge appears, this may be a sign of conjunctivitis. In such cases, the doctor prescribes antibacterial drops.
• Contrasting washing with hot and cold water helps well.
• If tearfulness is caused by a lack of some vitamins, you need to revise your diet, supplementing it with such useful products as black currants, persimmons, blueberries, carrot juice, beef liver. They are rich in vitamins A, E, C, B12, so they can help to improve the work of the lacrimal canals and improve vision.
• If tears arise for a reason allergies, use antiallergic drops, for example, Kromofarm.
• Before buying glasses or contact lenses, be sure to consult your doctor.

If you have teary eyes, do not panic. Nevertheless, if this symptom occurs, it is better to immediately contact an ophthalmologist: attempts at self-treatment will be ineffective at best, and can seriously harm at worst.