Continuous watering of the eye may be caused by entropion (eyelid turning inward), or by a blockage in the tear duct that drains tears from the eye into the nose. Blockage of the tear duct can lead to infection of the lacrimal sac. This causes a red and painful swelling in the skin beside the nose. Watering of the eye due to blockage is an uncommon problem. Dry eye may cause secondary tear secretion which leads to excess tearing. Numerous other eye-related conditions may cause excessive watering. Check with your Today's Vision optometrist.

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