“Why do I have eye watering after a cataract surgery?”
I recently underwent a cataract surgery, and have since been experiencing constant watering in my eyes. What can I do about this?
5 Answers
If it has not improved after several weeks, you may have an irritation from the entry incision to the eye. This tissue usually heals within a few weeks but if not it may require treatment by your surgeon. He is the one to see regarding this disturbance.
Dennis Breene
Ophthalmologist
Watering after cataract surgery is common. It can be related to something as simple as the topical medications, which should be used until discontinued by your treating ophthalmologist. Patients often have an underlying dry eye syndrome or eyelid disease such as blepharitis. Artificial tears can be beneficial but you should discuss your symptoms with your treating ophthalmologist to determine if you have specific issues that require a more targeted form of treatment.
Dryness or local irritation may occur after cataract surgery; see your doctor to check for dryness or local causes and get treatment from your doctor.
If you have a problem following surgery you should ask your surgeon to evaluate you instead of posting a question on line for someone who did not do your surgery and hasn’t examined you.
You do not state whether the watering is one, or both eyes nor how long it has been since the surgery. Excess watering can be the eyes attempt to help healing by clearing out debris from the front of the eye. This is usually short-term. Less commonly, it might reflect a disruption of the tear drainage "plumbing." The best bet is to return to the surgeon who removed the cataract(s) and find out what the cause is. Watering is generally good and healthful and is far better than its opposite, which is deficient watering.
