I work infront of a computer, on cold and cloudy days i can go on and on but during hot days, i am so uncomfortable because even if i am not sad or i don't want to cry,my eyes are shedding tears, i wonder why?

Tearing is a normal function of the eye. Excessive tearing can be a sign of underlying health condition. Consult your physician.

I agree, you should see your doctor- it could be any number of things including hay fever or glaucoma.

Working on the computer for long hours can cause strain on your eyes. Try doing this. First, blink your eyes several times. While you keep your eyes closed, roll your eyeballs both clockwise and anticlockwise and take a deep breath. Gradually open your eyes while releasing your breath. This exercise lasts for a minute and you can repeat it three times before getting back to work. It serves as a good workout for the eyes. Also, look away from the computer and focus on a distant object for some time. Do this at least a couple of times in an hour.

Staring at a computer monitor for hours on end has become a part of the modern workday. And inevitably, all of that staring can put a real strain on your eyes.

Research shows computer eye problems are common. Somewhere between 50% and 90% of people who work at a video display terminal -- computer screen -- have at least some symptoms of eye trouble. There's no evidence that computer vision syndrome causes any long-term damage to the eyes -- for example, cataracts. However, regular computer use can be the source of significant eyestrain and discomfort.

Visit your eye doctor regularly for an exam. Let the doctor know about any eyestrain or other problems you're experiencing at work. You may need glasses or contact lenses to correct your computer eye problems.

I'd like to suggest that u consult with your eye doctor too, you may have what they call, dry eyes. This health issue is hard to explain since your tearing all the time. I have this problem also. You tear all the time but whats really happening possibly is that the tears are not sticking to your eyeball, therefore, they just keep trying to make more tears that won't stick. My doctor prescribed artifical tears for me which you can buy over the counter and it helped me tremendously. There's other artificial tears that needs a rx to get it that really takes the inflammation down also if you have that with this disorder.

In some cases when you are on your computer for 8 - 10 hours a day chances are you will get a teary eye. Yes they are all correct consult a doctor or a optometrist to check if you need glasses or upgrade the glasses you have.

I have a Auto Immune disorder called Sjogren's which causes dry eyes. My eyes tear all the time due to the tears don't want to stick to the eye ball itself. My eyes become scrachy, itchy and very teary. It feels like sand is in them. I don't know if this discribes your problem, but by no means, don't let it go. Go see your eye doctor and get a result. They can do a tear test to see if you are producing enough tears (which dosn't hurt and is simple). Or they may find another problem that could be easily fixed. Good luck!

Thank you so much for all the comfort you shared guys and gals. I decided to give my eyes a break. The doctor advice to look away from the computer screen every 20 minutes or so and either gaze out the window or scan the room for about 20 seconds to rest my eyes. Blink often to keep my eyes moist. If my eyes are getting overly dry, i use lubricating eyedrops.

This is usually associated with a poor or unstable tear film. Blepharitis, an inflammation of the eyelids, is a common cause. Blepharitis results in inflammation of the oil glands along the eyelid. The oil protects the tear film and prevents tears from evaporating too quickly. When the glands are inflamed and plugged up, the tear film breaks down. Your body’s natural reaction is to create a gush of tears, with episodes of tearing throughout the day.

It is possible that you may have a chronic infection of the lacrimal drainage system in the right eye - a condition called "chronic dacyocystitis". This can be associated with infective conjunctivitis causing your eyelids to stick together due to the discharge.

Pressure on the eye. It's probably related to your facial expression that goes on your face, or the minute changes in facial expression you make during certain events, or when you're thinking.

Its an infection on the eye duct. It is actually producing tears eventhough your eyes water all the time. I have to consult my opthalmologist to further check on my teary eyes.

I used to work on the computer for 8-12 hours out of the day for 5-6 days a week. It caused eye strain and I now wear glasses. It is good to break, if possible, and just rest your eyes throughout the day. Place a wet cold towel over your eyes and lay your head back, that helps.

Placing a wet cold towel on your eyes is this safe or might ruin your eyes instead?

This advice was given to me via on site nurse, I would hate to think she gave me wrong advice about the wet towel.

What I have read from an article that once you washed or put a cold towel in your eyes might cause eye strain and redness.

Have you asked a doctor about it? I believe that it is a myth but if a professional has given me a scientific advice or answer that's the time I would believe it.

My mother always tells me not to wash our eyes after we read or watch TV. The eyes get tired and strained but I will ask my optometrist if this is a myth or not.

How can we prevent this from happening?

You see, the environment is one factor that causes teary eyes. Wear anything to protect your eyes from dust and smug.