Mor watery will make you feel uncomfortable and your vision can also be disturbed.Complaints of watery eyes can be caused by a variety of things, from irritation or allergies to diseases of the immune and nervous systems.
Tears are produced by the lacrimal glands, and serve to lubricate the eyeball and clean dirt in or around the eye. Watery eyes can be caused by the tear drainage system not functioning properly or because the tear glands are producing too much tears.
Although watery eyes are quite common and often go away on their own, this complaint should be wary of because it could be a sign of an illness.
Various Possible Causes of Watery Eyes
Watery eyes can be caused by many things, including:
1. Allergies
One of the most common causes of watery eyes is allergies. Allergies to exposure to pollen, pet dander, mites, or dust can cause your eyes to become red, itchy, and watery. This condition can be accompanied by other allergy symptoms, such as an itchy and runny nose, red and itchy skin, or shortness of breath.
2. Infection of the eye
An eye infection can cause watery eyes. When you have an eye infection, you may also experience red eyes, blurred vision, pus or discharge in your eyes, red and swollen eyelids, sticky eyelids when you open your eyes in the morning, and sore or uncomfortable eyes.
3. Ingrown eyelashes
If the eyelashes grow inward, the eyeball can rub against the eyelashes. Doing so can cause irritation, triggering the eye to produce more tears. The condition called trichiasis This is quite dangerous because it can injure the eyeball and cause corneal damage.
4. Dry eyes
When dry, the eyes can react by producing lots of tears. One of the causes of dry eyes is looking at the screen for too long gadgets. The accompanying symptom of dry eye is a burning sensation or discomfort in the eyeball. To prevent this, rest your eyes after looking at the screen gadgets in a long time.
5. Autoimmune disease
Autoimmune diseases are diseases in which the body's immune system attacks other body cells. This condition can indirectly cause irritation to dry eyes, resulting in a reaction to increased tear production. In addition to watery eyes, people with autoimmune diseases can feel other complaints, such as joint pain.
6. Nervous system disorders
Nerve disorders in the facial muscles, such as stroke, cause the eyes to not be able to blink. This results in impaired tear flow. The production of tears can also increase because the eyes are kept open will become dry and trigger the production of tears.
In addition, disruption of nerve fibers in the lacrimal gland, for example due to a tumor, injury, or infection, can also increase tear production.
7. Effects of drugs
The use of certain medications can cause increased tear production. Drugs that can make your eyes water include chemotherapy drugs, epinephrine eye drops, and pilocarpine eye drops. Consult a doctor regarding the use of drugs that can cause watery eyes.
8. Injuryor eye irritation
Injury to the eye, for example from hitting, scratching, or being exposed to chemicals, can cause the production of tears to increase as a form of the body's response. Eye irritation can also cause watery eyes, and this can occur as a result of exposure to irritating chemicals in the eye or improper use of contact lenses.
Seek immediate medical attention if your eyes are injured or irritated, especially if your vision is impaired.
9. Clogged tear ducts
Narrowed or blocked tear ducts due to anatomic abnormalities, inflammation, infection, or injury will cause tears to not flow properly so that they pool on the surface of the eye. This blockage of tear ducts can also trigger the growth of bacteria, causing an eye infection that can make the eyes watery.
10. Disorders of the eyelids
The eyelids are part of the drainage system of the eye. If the structure of the eyelids is disturbed, the tears will not flow normally and the eyes will water. In addition, droopy eyelids due to aging can also hold tears and cause the eyes to continue to water.
To prevent watery eyes, make sure you don't touch your eyes with dirty hands. Wash your hands regularly, especially after outdoor activities. You should also not rub your eyes too hard and touch your eyes with a towel or tissue that is not guaranteed to be clean.
Immediately consult a doctor if watery eyes occur continuously or are accompanied by a number of complaints, such as impaired vision, eye pain, redness or feels like there is a foreign object in the eye. The doctor will perform an examination to identify the cause and determine the appropriate treatment.
written oleh:
dr. Dian Hadiany Rahim, SpM(Ophthalmologist)