Ophthalmology

A watery eye is often harmless, but if it comes with pain, vision changes, or lasts a long time, it's important to see a doctor.

Green mucus in your eye is often a sign of a bacterial infection, which causes your body to produce extra discharge to fight off the germs.

Stringy eye mucus can show up when your eyes are irritated or infected, and it may also happen if you keep rubbing your eyes—a habit sometimes known as mucus fishing syndrome.

Dry eye in one eye can happen when that eye doesn't make enough tears or loses them too quickly, often because of issues like a problem with its oil glands or local irritation.

A burning and watering eye can happen when the eye is irritated by dryness, an infection, or even sinus problems. These symptoms in one eye might be the sign of a local issue that should be checked by a doctor.

One eye can keep watering when there is a blockage or irritation in the tear drainage system, which makes it hard for tears to flow out normally.

When it’s cold outside, one eye might water more because the cold or dry air can irritate that eye, causing extra tears to form.

If only one eye is watering, it might be because that eye’s tear drainage system is blocked or irritated, which makes tears build up and spill over.

If only one eye is watering, it could be because of a blockage or irritation in that eye’s tear drainage system. This can cause the tears to build up and spill over.

The cost of cataract surgery is going to vary significantly based on your insurance, your doctor, the exact type of surgery and where you live in the United States. Very roughly, the cost can range anywhere from $3000-$6000 per eye.