Watering eyes are common and often get better on their own, but treatment may be needed if the watering affects your daily activities.
It's normal for your eyes to water in smoky environments or if you're outside in the cold or wind.
An eye injury or something in your eye, such as an eyelash or a piece of grit, can also make your eyes water.
Other causes of watering eyes include:
Babies sometimes have watering eyes because their tear ducts have not fully developed. It usually gets better by the time they're a few weeks old.
If you have watering eyes, you can ask a pharmacist about:
You can call 111 or get help from 111 online.
Treatment may not be needed if your watering eyes are not causing problems.
If treatment is needed, it will depend on what the cause is.
For example:
If the GP cannot find what's causing your eyes to water, they may refer you to an eye specialist (ophthalmologist) for tests.