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What Causes Watery Eyes?

Several years ago, I noticed that my eyes started "tearing-up" at inappropriate times...for something as simple as someone paying me a compliment. (My emotional response would be similar to that expected during a funeral or other emotional episode.) I'm 70 now, in good health, and it probably started in my 50's. It's been with me since then, but I don't recall ANY specific incident or trigger that might have caused it. I DO recall my dad having a similar problem - that probably started when he was around the same age. It's REALLY annoying & embarrassing. Ideas?
Wed, 22 Mar 2017
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it is epephora. may be due to blockage of punctum and blocking nasolacrimal duct. so punctum dialatation and syringing can be done and to be repeated so-that duct is open up and saline water goes to throat. after repeatation the epiphora may reduce.
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What Causes Watery Eyes?

it is epephora. may be due to blockage of punctum and blocking nasolacrimal duct. so punctum dialatation and syringing can be done and to be repeated so-that duct is open up and saline water goes to throat. after repeatation the epiphora may reduce.