Sarah is the author of nine novels. The ninth hard cover, Above the East China Sea, was published by Alfred A. Knopf in 2014. The soft cover is being released by Penguin on April 28, 2015.
Tear over-secretion is usually caused by irritation or inflammation of the surface of the eye. This can occur for a number of reasons, including eyelash and eyelid problems or allergies. Oddly, a dry eye problem can sometimes cause watery eyes, because the eye produces excess tears to combat the irritation and dryness.
When Tear-Producing and Tear-Drainage Systems Malfunction. September 28, 2015. The cause of dry eyes and blocked tear ducts. The everyday notion of âtearsâ refers to transparent liquid flowing from the eyes in sadness, pain or joy. But when it comes to tears (as produced by the bodyâs lacrimal systems) and health, there is much more going on than you think.