Watery Eyes
What Causes Watery Eyes?
People who struggle with persistently watery eyes, excessive tearing, or the constant feeling of having something stuck in their eye often experience accompanying irritation, redness, or inflammation. When looking for the underlying cause, two of the most significant and frequently overlooked culprits are actually dry eye syndrome and inward-turning eyelashes.
Age-related changes: Under normal circumstances, eyelashes naturally curve outward and away from the eye. However, in some cases—particularly among older adults—the eyelid can begin to roll inward. This condition forces eyelashes that should be pointing outward to rub directly against the eye instead, leading to persistent irritation.
Structural factors: Beyond aging, other structural issues like sunken eye sockets, drooping eyelids, or hidden eyelid creases can also cause the eyelid skin to push the eyelashes downward until they scratch the eye's surface.
Impact on daily life: When eyelashes continuously poke the eye, it results in chronic irritation, inflammation, swelling, and redness. For some patients, this discomfort becomes severe enough to disrupt their everyday activities, making routine tasks like driving incredibly difficult.
Treatment Options for Watery Eyes
Addressing the root cause: If your watery, irritated eyes are caused by inward-turning eyelashes, there are several effective treatment approaches available to you:
- Eyelash plucking: This is a primary, temporary solution that can be managed at home. However, it requires extreme caution due to the delicate nature of the eye area.
- Eyelash root cauterization: This technique utilizes a fine instrument to safely cauterize the targeted eyelash root. This shrinks the follicle, ensuring the specific lash that causes irritation does not grow back.
- Eyelid corrective surgery: If your condition is caused by an inward-rolling eyelid, sagging skin, or hidden eyelid creases, surgical intervention is highly recommended. Many ophthalmologists specifically suggest Upper Blepharoplasty (Double Eyelid) for this issue. The procedure lifts the eyelid and corrects the inward roll, restoring the natural outward curve of your eyelashes and permanently eliminating the irritation.
Finding lasting relief: If you or a loved one are exhausted from dealing with constantly irritated, red, and watery eyes—or if you are tired of endless clinic visits just to have errant eyelashes removed—we invite you to consult with our specialized medical team at TRP Hospital.
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Summary
At TRP Hospital, we utilize a specialized short incision technique for double eyelid surgery. This method directly and effectively resolves both drooping eyelids and inward-turning eyelashes. Because the surgical incision is exceptionally small, patients experience minimal swelling and bruising with virtually no visible scarring. You can seamlessly return to your daily life or even head out to enjoy your day immediately following the procedure.
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Dr. Choladhis
Associate Professor CHOLADHIS SINRACHTANANT, M.D.
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