Bell's Palsy Support Group

Yes, even after all these years (31) the eye on my affected side waters when I eat, AND when I'm in air conditioning.

In order to properly lubricate the eyeball, the eyelid must be tight. It must be able to create negative suction. Bell's makes the eyelid loose and so it does a less effective job of keeping the eyeball moist. As a result you are suffering from dry eye and the eye waters to attempt to fix the problem. Wind and air conditioning dry the eye out faster, so it may only be in these conditions that you notice a problem. It may seem crazy that a watering eye is dry, but I learned all this from an eye doctor. I started using Visine eye drops and that helps enormously.

If you can wear a visor or cap to shield your eye from air conditioning that will help it stay moist.

Wow!! That's 4 that information! I'm definately going 2 try using eye drops asap.

I had BP AUG. 2008 till Jan. 2009 and I am now almost 100%. My eye would water every time I ate. It still waters every once and a while. It seems to water only when i eat food that is REALLY good. Its funny but it does. I notice when I am really enjoying what I eat or if its full of flavor (sweets) my eye will water.

Wow, I had no idea. Thank you for posting this and for the answers, it explains why my eyes water still.

YES!!! I hate it too!! I will say it has gotten a little bit better as time goes by.