Tearing eye?!
Question:
Tearing eye?
My right eye has been tearing on and off all day today. I do not suffer from allergies nor do I have a cold. I did just get back from spending the weekend at the beach. Any ideas why?
Answers:
If you have a grain of sand in either eye then you should have an itchy sensation. Did you wear sunglasses? You can experience a mild form of irritation due to excessive exposure to ultraviolet and infrared light directly from the sun combined with reflections from the water and bright sand. If your eye is not excessively red then I doubt that you have an infection. The idea of using Systane is a good one, since the tears that you are currently producing are high-quantity, but low-quality tears. The Systane becomes thick and stays on your eye a little longer, providing some protection and a chance for your eyes to recover. Use it once an hour until you notice improvement.
If your eye becomes painful, turns red, or produces a thick discharge, then see your doctor (family or eye doctor).