Is it normal for my eyes to water?

Some amount of moisture is necessary for our eyes, but excessive watering is not normal, especially if you must keep wiping the water with a tissue or a kerchief.

What are the common reasons?

Often it is because of some allergy to dust, or if you have a cold. In some cases, it is because of some blockage in the draining pathway for tears. And surprisingly,
sometimes, it is because of dryness of your eyes, wherein there is insufficient lubrication of the eyes, which causes discharge of a lot of tears at intervals.



Should I keep wiping my tears?

The first problem is that it is socially embarrassing to be seen wiping away your tears all day long. Apart from this, it is an invitation for infections like sore eyes and styes. And finally, it affects the facial skin around the eyes. So it is necessary to see your doctor and get treated.

If my drainage outflow is blocked, will I need surgery?

Yes, if the tract cannot be opened, it will require an operation. Previously, it was done with an incision on the face leaving a scar. However modern surgery is scarless and is done by an endoscope.