{"id":1346,"date":"2025-10-02T11:24:50","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T11:24:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doodler.eu\/halkias\/?page_id=1346"},"modified":"2026-04-16T11:02:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T11:02:05","slug":"dakryrroia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/halkias.vision\/en\/pathiseis\/pathiseis-dakryikis-syskevis\/dakryrroia\/","title":{"rendered":"Tearing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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WATERY EYE<\/h1>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n
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The eye normally produces tears to lubricate the front surface of the eye, the cornea, and to remove unwanted elements. When this balance is disrupted, the patient suffers from watery eyes, medically known as epiphora.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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What is a watery eye?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h2><\/div>
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The eye normally produces tears to lubricate the cornea and conjunctiva, while also flushing away debris. To prevent overflowing, there must be a balance between tear production and drainage. When this balance is disrupted, the patient suffers from watery eyes, medically known as epiphora.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

What are the symptoms?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h2><\/div>
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Beyond persistent tearing, patients may experience ocular irritation, redness, and blurred vision. The constant moisture can also lead to excoriation (chafing) of the surrounding skin. Furthermore, the condition carries a significant social burden, as the appearance of 'crying' can lead to awkward misunderstandings and emotional distress in public settings.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

What causes eyes to water?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h2><\/div>
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Epiphora has many causes. Anything that affects the balance between tear production and drainage can cause epiphora.<\/p>\n