06/23/2026
Technician Q&A
Question: “What’s the number one question patients ask you?”
Answer: “Why do my eyes water?”
Surprisingly, the most common cause is often dry eye!
It sounds backwards - if your eyes are watering, how could they be dry? When your eyes don't have enough lubrication, they become irritated and try to compensate by producing excess tears. This is especially common in dry climates (we’re looking at you, St. George summers).
So while watery eyes may seem like a sign of too many tears, they’re often your eyes’ way of asking for more moisture and better balance. 👁️