Too Much or Too Little Tears
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Tears appear abnormally
Tears come out too much
A large amount of tears
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Content updated on Sep 6, 2022
About the symptom
Any abnormality of the amount of tear due to dysfunction during tear production or drainage.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Eye pain
Photophobia
Possible causes
- Sjogren syndrome
An autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the organs that produce tears and saliva. This results in dry eyes and dry mouth. In some cases, the internal organs can also be gradually affected.
- Cluster headache
This condition presents with repetitive brief headaches that occur as episodes of severe pain (characteristically on one side of the head) associated with possible eye redness/tearing or runny nose, occurring in bouts or "clusters" of several per day, possibly lasting for weeks or even months in a row. The pain can be disabling, interfering greatly with daily life.
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Organophosphate poisoning
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Adenovirus infection
Formaldehyde poisoning
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do your eyes produce too much or too little tears?
Do you have eye pain?
Do you have dry eyes?
Do you have swollen eyes?
Do you have eye discharge?
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Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD
Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN)
National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan