Why do my eyes water completely uncontrollably when I am extremely tired and fatigued?

Why do my eyes water completely uncontrollably when I am extremely tired and fatigued?

1. Introduction Uncontrollable eye watering during periods of extreme tiredness and fatigue is a paradoxical physiological response known as reflex tearing, triggered primarily by the acute desiccation of the ocular surface. As cognitive and physical exhaustion set in, the central nervous system naturally depresses, leading to a significant reduction in the spontaneous blink rate. When … Read more