WATERY OR ITCHY EYES

What May Be Causing It?
Watery eyes or itchy eyes are typically caused by the same underlying allergy problem as red or bloodshot eyes. Your body\'s histamine reaction to the allergen (pollen or other trigger) causes itching and watering. Intermittent symptoms point to seasonal allergens such as tree or grass pollens; ongoing symptoms suggest the trigger is something you\'re exposed to throughout the year, such as dust mites, dander, or mold.

How Can I Get Some Relief?
Use over-the-counter allergy eye drops.

Do I Need to See a Doctor?
Maybe. If OTC remedies work, you can skip the doc. If the problem is chronic, see a doctor for two reasons: to get prescription medicine that will work better than OTC; and because some conditions that are not allergy-related can cause chronic watery eyes. You should be checked by an ophthalmologist (an eye specialist doctor).