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| Watery Eye | |
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Definition: The secretion of tears, abnormal or excessive secretion of tears due to local, systemic, or environmental diseases. |
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Medical terms related to
watery eye : Eye, Watery, Lacrimation, Teary Eye, Watery Eye |
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Common
causes of watery eye: o Crying (with Depression, Grief, Pain, or Sadness) o Infection (Viruses, Trachoma) o Foreign bodies and abrasions o Conjunctivitis or pink eye (a viral infection of the eye surface) o Dry eyes o Irritants in the air (cigarette smoke or smog) o Chemical irritants (e.g. chlorine in a swimming pool or makeup) o Blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids and especially of their margins) o Allergy
Other Causes of
watery eye: |
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Call your
doctor if watery eye is
accompanied by: o Vision loss o Excessive eye pain or sensitivity to light o Eye discharge (thick, greenish, or pus) |
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