Watery eyes are one of the most common reasons patients are referred to an ophthalmologist - and one of the least well explained. Most people arrive in clinic not knowing why their eyes are watering, whether it is serious, or what can be done about it.
This book answers all of those questions. Written in plain English by a consultant ophthalmologist who specialises in this condition, it covers why eyes water, the range of causes from the simple to the more complex, what investigations and treatments are available, and what to expect if surgery is recommended.
It is written for patients - not clinicians. No jargon. No unnecessary detail. Just clear, honest, clinically accurate information that helps you understand your condition and have better conversations with your eye doctor.
Chris Matthews is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic Surgeon working in the NHS at County Durham and Darlington, and privately at Newmedica Eye Clinic in Newcastle. He has a specialist interest in eyelid surgery and conditions that cause watery or uncomfortable eyes.
These books are part of a wider commitment to patient education - alongside the free tools available on this platform and his private clinical practice.
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