​Tearing​

Excessive tearing will mainly appear as watery eyes, which will be worse outdoors and will worsen due to cold or due to windy weather. Tearing can occur in one or both eyes, depending on what is causing it. 

Other signs and symptoms which accompany tearing are:

If you notice your eyes are excessively watery, consult an ophthalmologist (eye specialist) working with the Eye and ENT Service Line at The Aga Khan University Hospital to get your symptoms evaluated. Once excessive tearing is diagnosed, your doctor will recommend the most suitable treatment option, depending on the cause of your disorder.​

Watery eyes usually clear up on their own, especially if caused by an irritant or allergy. However, if excessive tearing has been continuing for more than a week without signs of improvement, it's best to get it checked by your eye doctor.

If you have a feeling that there is grit or some foreign body in your eye, or if excessive tearing is accompanied with eye pain and reduced vision, you must seek immediate medical attention check if there is any other serious underlying disorder.

If excessive tearing caused by a blocked tear duct is not treated, the site could become infected, causing discomfort and irritation. That's why it's important to get expert advice from one of the ophthalmologists working for the Eye and ENT Service Line of The Aga Khan University Hospital to help provide relief from your symptoms. ​

Besides your medical history, which helps your doctor make an initial diagnosis of your disorder, a full eye examination is required to identify the cause of watery eyes. The eye exam will consist of a vision test, an examination of the structures inside your eye with the help of dyes and special instruments, as well as other tests and procedures required to make an accurate diagnosis.

The ophthalmology department of the Eye and ENT Service Line of The Aga Khan University Hospital is equipped with the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment to help diagnose eye disorders. You will receive the best quality healthcare from our dedicated staff from diagnosis through treatment of your disease.​

Treatment for tearing will depend on the cause of the disorder. For instance, in case of allergies, antihistamine medications will help resolve excessive tearing. In case of tearing due to dry eyes, eye drops will be recommended, while tearing due to an infection will be treated with the help of antibiotic medications. In case of severe blockage of the tear ducts, surgery may be suggested, the risks of which must be discussed in detail with your eye doctor.

There are various possible causes of tearing and, therefore, treatment options will be many depending on the exact cause. For some disorders, such as allergies, the treatment may be simpler than for others, such as blepharitis. You must consult an ophthalmologist to help diagnose the exact cause of tearing so that you can start with a suitable treatment plan. ​

The Aga Khan University Hospital offers various support services to help with managing or recovering from the disease or condition. These include but are not limited to nutrition, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, specialized clinics and some patient support groups. Your doctor or nurse will advise you accordingly.

 The Aga Khan University Hospital offers financial assistance to those who are in need and fulfil the eligibility criteria. For further information, you can contact the Patient Welfare Department. You can find the contact number of the Patient Welfare Department in the 'Important Numbers' section on the website homepage.

 The financial counselling staff is available during office hours, at the main PBSD (Patient Business Services Department), to answer your financial queries on treatments' costs and authorize admissions on partial deposit as per hospital policies allow. The financial counsellor in the emergency room is open 24/7. You can find the contact number of the Patient Business Services in the 'Important Numbers' section on the website homepage.​