“Can the cold cause watery eyes?”

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“Can the cold cause watery eyes?”

I am a 27 year old male and my eyes run when it's cold outside. Can the cold cause watery eyes?

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**Dr. Melissa Clare Oltz** Optometrist Ithaca, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Melissa Clare Oltz Optometrist Ithaca, NY

Yes.

**Dr. Jeffrey Patterson** Optometrist Youngstown, OH · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jeffrey Patterson Optometrist Youngstown, OH

Yes less moisture in the air dehydrates your eyes

**Cze H. Low** Ophthalmologist Singapore, · Accepted Answer

Cze H. Low Ophthalmologist Singapore,

Possibly due to the temperature differences, or cold allergies

**Dr. Fatima Qureshi** Optometrist Lafayette, LA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Fatima Qureshi Optometrist Lafayette, LA

Yes