Sjogren's Syndrome - Sjogren's can and does cause tearing

One important area for DX has been missed: Sjogren's Syndrome. Sjogren's can and does cause tearing. In severe cases, punctal plugs are used, in really severe cases, a minor op to 'close' the tear ducts is done. Sjogren's is an autoimmune condition (often found as a fellow 'with' other autoimmune conditions, i.e. Ankylosing Spondylitis. Many Spondys suffer from Sjogren's.)

Sjogren's 'dries' up mucosal areas of the body : eyes, throat, lungs, nether quarters. The condition needs to be managed, preferably by an immologist or a rheumatologist.

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What Is Watering Eye (epiphora)? What Causes Watering Eye (epiphora)?

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What else could cause one eye to water?

posted by Charlene on 05 Mar 2011 at 11:49 am

I've had ectropion surgery and 3 exams by good eye doctors and an eye plastic surgeon. I'm a psychotherapist and I am tired of clarifying that I'm not crying in my clients sessions. My left eye waters once I go outside and can run for 3 hours until it stops. I wonder if it is related to face moisturizer, though I am careful to keep it away from my eyes. What else can it be?
I'd appreciate any thoughts!

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I accepted it!

posted by madhu on 05 Apr 2011 at 4:36 am

I am suffering with it since 1997 and had all kinds of treatments for several years. My last attempt also went in vain when Doctors in Germany had operated on with Silicon Tube. Finally I accepted it. I had total 4 surgeries for this purpose, also used Homeopathy & Kerala Ayurvedic treatments.

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Seasonal watering of eyes

posted by O.B. Jauhry on 20 Apr 2011 at 8:01 pm

In my case excessive watering of eyes is caused during change of weather i.e. between Feb to April (India), when I take bath with mild hot water. Can Locula Eye drops stop or minimise the watering of eyes to some extent. Pl. Advice in this regard.. Thanks

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eye care - what caused the eye watering?

posted by ujjawal jaiswal on 24 Sept 2011 at 11:40 pm

what waws cause for eye watering

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excessive eye tearing Bells palsy

posted by sandra on 12 Nov 2011 at 6:54 am

My left eye suddenly developed excessive tearing and this went
on undiagnosed even after complaining of condition to 3 Drs and
Also an optometrist. One morning recently l woke up with swelling and numbness near the fronts of my ears and a noticable change to my face. I went to see a young Dr. and he immediately diagnosed Bells Palsy. I am still undergoing treatment. but gratful that this young man finally addressed the problem. I have been using a eyedrop that has a very thick consistency and it has greatly reduced the excessive tearing.

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strokes - sensation in the eyes

posted by carl Riggs on 28 Nov 2011 at 4:25 pm

if someone had a stroke, can this cause the eye to feel like or water more than normal.

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Feather duvets...

posted by Jenny on 12 Dec 2011 at 5:30 am

I was having so much trouble with my eyes until I got rid of all the feather pillows and duvets in our house - it was getting to the point where I couldn't see at all because my eyes were running so much when I went out in the sun... thankfully it cleared up completely and I won't go near feathers now ;-)

I have also found that when I wear eye-shadow it tends to make my eyes gritty and tired and want to water... so makeup is now used sparingly if at all :-)

Best of luck to you all.

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my left eye is watering for last 3-4 years

posted by GURPREET SINGH on 16 Jan 2012 at 5:01 am

my left eye is watering for last 3-4 years,
i have consulted 2 doctors,and they have syringed my eye but the problem is not solved, one doctor has said that the upper duct is blocked and it can never be operated because no solution has yet been founded for the blockage of upper duct.
i m suffering a lot
please give me the solution of this problem.

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Question

posted by Zlatko on 23 Jan 2012 at 10:46 am

Both eyes are watering but only in the cold or dry air.
Very little help from eye drops.
My age is 70.
Any suggestions?

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right eye constant tearing

posted by Brenda on 02 Apr 2012 at 8:05 am

My right eye just started tearing constantly last week & suddenly my right lip & chin felt numb does anyone knoe what this could be?

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