Eye secretions from tears often increase for several reasons, and may be accompanied by other symptoms.
The German ophthalmologist Tim Pimme explained that the increased secretion of tears in the so-called «tearful eyes» have several reasons, namely:
- Allergies, affecting the eyes or mouth.
- Infection with upper respiratory tract.
- Dry Eye.
- Infection with lacrimal cysts.
- Blockage of lacrimal ducts.
- Conjunctivitis.
- some medicine.
Beem said the doctor should be consulted if tears continue to increase for several days, or if they are accompanied by other symptoms, such as itching, burning, eye pain, red eye, conjunctival redness, swelling of the eyelids and deterioration of vision.
The method of treatment is determined by the cause, which is determined by the doctor; for example, dehydration is treated with artificial tear drops, while allergies are treated with corticosteroid drops or nasal sprays.