03/03/2026
"Him: Why are you crying for no reason? π’" "Me: I'm not even crying!!" π
Classic dry eye moment: your eyes water excessivelyβ¦ but it's not tears of emotion β it's your eyes desperately trying to compensate for dryness and irritation.
This reflex watering (called epiphora) happens when the tear quality is poor or the surface is inflamed. The brain thinks: "Eyes too dry β send more tears!" β but those extra tears are often watery and don't lubricate properly, so the cycle continues.
If your eyes water a lot (especially outdoors, in wind/AC, or while reading/screens), it might actually be dry eye disease in disguise.
We help break the cycle with proper diagnosis and treatments that restore balance β so you can enjoy life without the surprise tears. Book a dry eye assessment if this sounds familiar! π¦π