A watering eye can cause significant problems including variation in sight and infections. This may be due to over production of tears or poor drainage of tears. Over production of tears is commonly due to eye surface or corneal problems (external eye disease). The tears normally drain via the small holes on the inner aspect of both eyelids via the tear duct and ultimately into the nose. Eyelid malpositions or disorders can therefore be a cause of a watery eye. Blockage of the tear-duct is a common cause of a watery eye and may be associated with recurrent infections

Andrew Coombes has experience in all aspects of lacrimal disorders, their diagnosis and treatment. Before becoming a consultant he undertook subspeciality training both in this field, eyelid surgery and external eye disease.

The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (ASOPRS) provides further patient information on this subject.