Eyes Tearing Up Often? THIS Self-Healing Technique Can Fix The Problem

Excessive tearing, or epiphora, can be caused by various factors like excessive tear production or due to poor drainage in a tear duct of the eye. Here are some common causes, symptoms, and potential home remedies:

Causes

• Blocked tear ducts or lacrimal gland can cause excessive tears and sometimes blurred vision

• Eye infection or inflammation can cause tearing, redness, itching and sensitivity to light

• Allergies can cause itchy and watery eyes along with sneezing

• Foreign body in eye can cause irritation with excess tearing

Home remedies

• Apply warm compresses to the eyes, massage the tear duct area, and keep the eyes clean.

• Maintain good eye hygiene, avoid rubbing eyes.

• Keep eyelids clean, use warm compresses.

• If any foreign body enters in eyes, rinse eyes with clean water, blink repeatedly and avoid rubbing eyes.

Sujok Therapy

For a more long term relief, along with medical treatment, one can opt for Sujok Therapy. Press on the highlighted area of the palm (see figure).

Remember: that the information provided here is general, and individual cases may vary. It's important to consult with a healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis and personalised treatment plan.

(Rajshree Vora is an obesity consultant, dietitian and nutritionist, Sujok therapist, counsellor, and yoga therapist. You can write to her at enquiry@rajshreeyoga.com)