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Causes of watery eyes

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(HealthDay News) -- Watery eyes are an irritating symptom of a variety of conditions.

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The U.S. National Library of Medicine lists these common causes of watery eyes:

• An allergy to particles in the air, such as dust, dirt or dander.
• An infection of the eye.
• A blocked tear duct.
• Eyelids or eyelashes that turn inward and irritate the eye.
• A foreign substance in the eye.
• Temporary watering of the eyes can sometimes accompany laughing, yawning, straining the eyes, or vomiting.

-- Diana Kohnle