Could excessive tears be produced as a result of severe allergies?
Patient: My eyes are overly producing tears, and I'm wondering if it could be related to my weight. I'm 5' 5" and 300 pounds, so I'm wondering if it could be a part of that... I also have severe allergies, but it's worse than just simple allergies, they're practically just constantly draining. When I keep my eyes from fans, or air, it lessens. Doctor: Hi, thanks for using healthcare magicObesity is not linked to excess watery sensation of the eyes though it can affect other eye diseases such as age related cataract, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease.Excess tears can be due to: (1)chemical irritation of the eye(2)allergies(3)eye infection(4)eye injury(5)abnormal turning of the eyelidIf it continues, you may want to consider visiting your doctor for an assessment to determine the cause and to initiate treatment.I hope this helps