Health & WellbeingEyecarePersistent watering eyes
image

Persistent watering eyes

By Melina - Assistant Editor Oct 14, 2019

When the glands in the eyes are not functioning as they should and eyes become dry it could be Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD).

How do eye glands work?

Glands in the eye usually produce an oily substance that reduces the evaporation of tears between blinks.  However, if the glands are blocked and the oily substance is not produced as it should be then the eyes can become dry and sore and extra tears are produced to compensate.

Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

The most likely cause of dry eyes is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and can be resolved with lubricating eyes drops.  Holding a clean and warm, damp cloth over the eye for 5 minutes whilst gently massaging the cloth over the eyelids will also help to remove any substances that may be blocking the glands.

Hypromellose Drops

Hypromellose drops can be bought over the counter for lubricating the eyes and for some these work very well.  However, if watering eyes persist then an appointment should be made with the GP for further investigation.

Other causes of weeping eyes

Other possible causes of persistent watering eyes could be an infection, an allergy, blocked tear ducts, entropion (eyelids that roll inwards) or ectropion (lower eyelids that sag away from the eyes).

Alternatively, you may have a stye on your eyelid.  Click here to see how to deal with styes.

Disclaimer
All content on Silversurfers.com is provided for general information only, and should not be treated at all as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional. Silversurfers will not be responsible or liable for any diagnosis made by a user based on the content on www.silversurfers.com and we are also not liable for the content of any external websites or links from or to Silversurfers to any other websites. Please always consult your own doctor if you’re in any way concerned about any aspect of your health.
The following two tabs change content below.

Melina - Assistant Editor

Hi I'm Melina, a mother of 3 teenage children and with a particular interest in all things health related. I run a busy household and smallholding alongside my work with Silversurfers, which currently includes dogs, fish, hens, ducks and pigs!

Leave a Comment!

Loading Comments