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Causes of watery eyes

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

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

Last updated 1/22/2008.