Usually, dry eye syndrome is associated with a lack of tear production, but it can also occur when the proper ingredients are not present in these tears. Without the necessary substances, tears cannot perform their function of keeping eyes moisturized, protected from infection, and at the right p-h balance.
Irritation sets in.
To compensate, the eyes keep producing greater and greater quantities of tears. Discomfort usually gets worse as the day goes on. If your eyes are watering excessively, it s best to get them checked by an optometrist or ophthalmologist. He or she can determine the cause of watery eyes, and recommend the best form of treatment. The Knoxville News-Sentinel strictly as a service to the general community.