tearing - Any time the eye is irritated
it will tear (infection, foreign body, scratch, allergy or even
dry eye (see dry eye). Tearing and a red, painful eye require
a visit to the eye doctor. Sometimes the tear duct, which is
like a drain pipe, is blocked and the tears cannot drain so the
eye tears. This condition requires an office visit for evaluation
and treatment.
irritation - See tearing.
Any tearing which does not respond to over the counter drops
should be evaluated by the eye doctor.
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