Eye Disorders
Question #9385
280 days ago
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Eyes - #9385

Nidhi Mishra

I get tesrs in my eyes whenever I feel sleepy and suddenly it is increased and now even if I don't feel sleepy I get water in my eyes . Is this because of any disease or its normal please let me know or something else

Age: 20
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Eyes
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Tearing from the eyes (also called epiphora) when you're sleepy is usually normal, as your tear glands stay active to keep the eyes moist when they get tired. However, if you're now experiencing persistent tearing even when not sleepy, it could be due to a few causes like dry eyes (reflex tearing), blocked tear ducts, eye strain from screen use, allergies, or mild infections. Sometimes, when the eye surface becomes dry (from screen time or low blinking), your glands compensate by producing more watery tears — which seems like too much tearing, but it's actually a response to dryness. This is rarely serious, but if the tearing is constant, affects your vision, or is accompanied by redness, itching, or irritation, it’s best to visit an eye specialist (ophthalmologist). In the meantime, try using lubricating eye drops (artificial tears), follow the 20-20-20 rule for screen use (every 20 mins, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds), and make sure you’re sleeping well. Let me know if you want help choosing safe over-the-counter drops or how to check if it’s an allergy or dryness.

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