10 Eye Ulcer Symptoms
Article Sources
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Watery Eyes
Watery eyes is a common symptom of an eye ulcer. The eyes produce tears to wash foreign particles away and as a self-protective measure. An eye ulcer may lead to excessive tear production because the eye's protective mechanisms are trying to wash away irritants and prevent infection.4Wipperman, Jennifer, and John N. Dorsch. ‘Evaluation and Management of Corneal Abrasions.’ American Family Physician, 15 Jan. 2013, www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0115/p114.html
Excessive watering doesn't necessarily mean an infection is present. Sometimes clear discharge through the night leaves eyes matted shut, but this may be a result of the salt content in tears instead of an infection.4Wipperman, Jennifer, and John N. Dorsch. ‘Evaluation and Management of Corneal Abrasions.’ American Family Physician, 15 Jan. 2013, www.aafp.org/afp/2013/0115/p114.html
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