Watery eyes

[dcsa]

My husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's three months ago-very minimal tremors but now has watery eyes that just don't stop. Is this from the Parkinson's? Going to doctor in two weeks.

[Fredzu]

I got the same plus vision problems. I see the opthnalogist next.

I will let you know. Either, meds, PD or eye issues.

FJohn1

[Boyce3600]

Interesting. My husband saw opthamologist this week. Dr. says my husband has dry eyes due to reduced blinking. Recommended something like ReFresh.

[Beckey]

Not watery, but itchy.

[Boyce3600]

I would love to find a neuro-opthalmologist.

[advancedPDguy]

Watery eyes, also called "lacrimation", is a known side-effect of medications like Aricept, Exelon and Razadyne, which are classified as cholinesterase inhibitors. They work by inhibiting the breakdown of a neurotransmitter in the brain called acetylcholine ("Ach"), which increases the amount of Ach, which improves memory and other mental functions somewhat. As a side-effect, Ach also increases lacrimation (tears), salivation (drooling) and has a number of other side-effects. The medications I listed above are prescribed for dementia, which I saw listed next to Parkinson's disease below your question. Does your husband take any of those medications? Check the generic names for the brands I listed above. In any case, I agree that he should see a physician about this sooner than the two weeks for his next scheduled appointment. I always encourage patients to page their physician whenever new symptoms arise like this.

[advancedPDguy]

P.S. Here are the generic and brand names for the 3 medications I mentioned in my earlier reply. These medications dementia but can cause watery eyes and other side-effects:

Donepezil (Aricept) is approved to treat all stages of Alzheimer's. Rivastigmine (Exelon) is approved to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's. Galantamine (Razadyne) is approved to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's.

[DianeF]

It could also be something unrelated. My mother developed watery eyes and constant tearing. It turns out her tear ducts had atrophied and closed. We ended up at an eye clinic where a plastic surgeon (who did only this procedure !) inserted plastic tubes into her tear ducts to stretch them open. My mom and her health issues should have been written up in a medical journal! I learned a lot from dealing with her many ailments.