Eyes Still watering

Jean T. Szabo
Jean T. Szabo Member Posts: 193
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Thanks to everyone who gave me advise as to what to use for these watery eyes of mine. Problem is they don't stop even with the eyedrops. Have used Visine now bought Genteal. Does anyone else have the "faucet" eyes? People look at me in stores or when out because it is so noticeable. Now "bags" are forming under my eyes from whiping the eyes. Any suggestions? Is this unusual?

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  • cruf
    cruf Member Posts: 908
    #2
    watery Eyes!
    My eyes watered terribly, the Rt more than the Lt. I actually found out my Right tear duct was completely covered over by skin and my Left was blocked inside the duct. I had them surgically repaired and they're great now but I still have to use Restasis for dry spots on my corneas. Might not be your problem but it's a thought. HUGS!!! Cathy
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #3
    See an ophthalmologist.
    See an ophthalmologist. Watery eyes are usually caused by either a blocked tear duct or an overproduction of tears. If your tear content is either too high in fats or too high in water, that can cause an overproduction of tears. An eye doctor will help.

    Here is a good link:
    Watery Eyes
  • jessiesmom1
    jessiesmom1 Member Posts: 915 Member
    #4
    Watery like a faucet
    My last chemo was on August 4th and my eyes continue to water like a faucet. I went to an opthamologist who prescribed some eyedrops called Lotemax. They did nothing whatsoever for the problem. He told me that there was nothing wrong with my tear ducts that he could see. He also said this is a very common side effect of the Taxotere that I took. He seemed to feel that this would resolve over time, but did not say how MUCH time. My eyes are always pink around the rims from all the wiping, too.
  • Jean T. Szabo
    Jean T. Szabo Member Posts: 193
    #5
    jessiesmom1 said:

    Watery like a faucet
    My last chemo was on August 4th and my eyes continue to water like a faucet. I went to an opthamologist who prescribed some eyedrops called Lotemax. They did nothing whatsoever for the problem. He told me that there was nothing wrong with my tear ducts that he could see. He also said this is a very common side effect of the Taxotere that I took. He seemed to feel that this would resolve over time, but did not say how MUCH time. My eyes are always pink around the rims from all the wiping, too.

    Taxotere
    Will ask my Onc. if this is a side effect of the chemical and if he thinks an opthamologist should look at my eyes. Thank you...good to know it is now that unusual.
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #6
    Jean T. Szabo said:

    Taxotere
    Will ask my Onc. if this is a side effect of the chemical and if he thinks an opthamologist should look at my eyes. Thank you...good to know it is now that unusual.

    Yes, talk to your
    Yes, talk to your oncologist, but, you probably should see an ophthalmologist. Let us know what you find out.


    Hugs, Debby
  • Kathy09
    Kathy09 Member Posts: 99 Member
    #7
    eyes watering
    It has been over a year I still have eyes watering, they did a surgury on one eye to put a tube in to drain tears. I wouldn't recommend it. It is slooooooooowly subsiding. I still always have tissues on hand as I still need them daily. Best of luck to you, just one of the wonderful side affects of the drugs.
  • Pinkpower
    Pinkpower Member Posts: 437
    #8
    Oh yeah, watery eyes. I had
    Oh yeah, watery eyes. I had that due to chemo,once I was done with the chemo the watery and twitching eyes stopped.
  • Betsy13
    Betsy13 Member Posts: 185
    #9
    Hi Jean~
    I am so sorry to hear about your watery eyes. I agree that you need to check with your onc. and maybe an opthalmolaigist (or however you spell that). I use Mary Kay Timewise Age-Fighting Eye Cream to help with bags. Put a little bit on the ring finger of each hand and start at the outside of the eye and dot towards the nose. It is very soothing and helps reduce the swelling (it also helps with wrinkles, too).

    Hugs to you~
    Betsy
  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member
    #10
    Betsy13 said:

    Hi Jean~
    I am so sorry to hear about your watery eyes. I agree that you need to check with your onc. and maybe an opthalmolaigist (or however you spell that). I use Mary Kay Timewise Age-Fighting Eye Cream to help with bags. Put a little bit on the ring finger of each hand and start at the outside of the eye and dot towards the nose. It is very soothing and helps reduce the swelling (it also helps with wrinkles, too).

    Hugs to you~
    Betsy

    Eyes
    Jean, you and I are on about the same "schedule" in our treatments. My last chemo was Sept 23. I still have mild watery eyes and occasional twitching. And, oh, the bags . . . If is still have this when I next see my oncologist in February, I had planned to talk to her about it. Mine is definitely better, so I'm thinking it will eventually resolve. It washes my bottom eyeliner off, and since I still have no lashes, I wish it would stop.

    Suzanne
  • Jean T. Szabo
    Jean T. Szabo Member Posts: 193
    #11
    Double Whammy said:

    Eyes
    Jean, you and I are on about the same "schedule" in our treatments. My last chemo was Sept 23. I still have mild watery eyes and occasional twitching. And, oh, the bags . . . If is still have this when I next see my oncologist in February, I had planned to talk to her about it. Mine is definitely better, so I'm thinking it will eventually resolve. It washes my bottom eyeliner off, and since I still have no lashes, I wish it would stop.

    Suzanne

    Eyes
    Gong to mention it to my Onc. ... still watering ... last Chemo was 12/21; at that time told him about the eyes. Want to check in with him to see if he recommends going to an Opthalmologist (sp). Under the eyelids seems to be a purple line now.
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
    #12
    Jean
    my eyes still water after finishing chemo almost 4 weeks ago. I often see dried tear marks on the sides of my eyes. My right eye has almost stopped twitching though. I too have bags under my eyes that were not there before even though I get plenty of sleep. It is very thin skin area so wiping doesn't help. I'm just hoping that with time all will improve.
    Char
  • Jean T. Szabo
    Jean T. Szabo Member Posts: 193
    #13
    cahjah75 said:

    Jean
    my eyes still water after finishing chemo almost 4 weeks ago. I often see dried tear marks on the sides of my eyes. My right eye has almost stopped twitching though. I too have bags under my eyes that were not there before even though I get plenty of sleep. It is very thin skin area so wiping doesn't help. I'm just hoping that with time all will improve.
    Char

    Eyes
    Eye doctor said to use Systane eyedrops and Hydrocortizone 1 for the skin around the eyes. Thought to share this with all of my friends here. Finished Chemo Dec. 21st.
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #14
    Jean T. Szabo said:

    Eyes
    Eye doctor said to use Systane eyedrops and Hydrocortizone 1 for the skin around the eyes. Thought to share this with all of my friends here. Finished Chemo Dec. 21st.

    Systane eye drops have been
    Systane eye drops have been recommended by my ophthalmologist, so, I know they are good. Hoping they work for you Jean.
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #15
    Jean T. Szabo said:

    Eyes
    Gong to mention it to my Onc. ... still watering ... last Chemo was 12/21; at that time told him about the eyes. Want to check in with him to see if he recommends going to an Opthalmologist (sp). Under the eyelids seems to be a purple line now.

    Systane is what I use
    Systane is what I use occasionally too.

    Jan
  • carolkal
    carolkal Member Posts: 1
    #16
    watery eyes
    I had the same thing happen to me. I had to go to an eye Dr. and he put tubes in my tear ducts. Apparently they get kind of plugged and need to be cleaned out. It was a quick procedure and it made a world of difference. No more runny eyes.
  • BuddhaBearsMommy
    BuddhaBearsMommy Member Posts: 1
    edited March 2021 #17
    Eyes watering constantly

    Hello, I finished chemo in 2013 with Taxotere as one of the medications. I started having dry eyes in the morning only that resolve with artificial tears. Throughout the day, my eyes (especially my right) waters constantly. When I'm outside, it's unbearable.  It's actually gotten worse over the past year.  I've seen an ophthalmologist who placed punctual plugs without relief. I've tried antihistamine and steroid eye drops without relief.  The doctor basically said it's due to the Taxotere and not much else can be done. It's so frustrating ?. Please share any remedies or suggestions. Thank you!

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