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Why do my daughter's eyes water while watching TV?

Dr M S Ravindra
Consultant Ophthalmologist,
Karthik Netralaya, Bangalore

Q: My daughter is 4 years old. While watching television her eyes are usually full of tears and watering.

A:You have noted this problem right in time. Whether or not water comes, every child needs a thorough eye exam at the age of 3 or at least 4 years. Many diseases and even blindness can be prevented. Is the watering coming only while seeing TV or even other times like exposure to wind, sun, reading, etc? There are many reasons for water to come, for example power in one eye, strain, infection, allergy, lid & sac problem, etc. Don't neglect, get a consultation & know the reason. Time may not heal everything!