Ever find yourself with watery eyes for no bloody reason? Meet epiphora, your constant uninvited guest who, like an annoying in-law, doesn't know when to exit.

Too many tears or poor draining, changes in tear composition due to irritation or dryness, and a bucket-load of other reasons could be contributing to your new-found mermaid look.

But the downright absurdity reaches its peak when your dry eyes result in a waterworks show. That's right-dry eyes can lead to watery eyes because the tears don't have the right blend to soothe your eyes, causing your eyes to go into overdrive and produce more tears.

If your eyes feel like they belong to an onion-chopping chef, look around; indoor smokers and oil-cooking enthusiasts are possible culprits. The irritants suspended in the air from these activities can trigger your eyes' inner Niagara Falls.

Ever thought your makeup could backfire? Brace yourself. Falsies and glittery stuff around your eye can cause a tearing party you didn’t ask for.

Remember that one time a small piece of sand made your eyes water like the English weather? Yeah, small foreign objects like twigs, leaves, metal pieces can set your tear glands into overdrive.

Weird science alert: Tears are not just pure water. They've got layers, man. One problematic layer is the outer oil one, thanks to our friend-the meibomian gland. Insufficient of this, and the tears will evaporate faster than your patiences on a packed subway ride. Voila! You've got your teary-eyed look again.

Now, let's get to the point. Your tearing eyes could be indicating nasty things like allergies, eye infections, or other conditions. But don't panic; sometimes, it’s as simple as using a warm compress, purchasing a humidifier, or cutting back on your screen time to combat computer eye strain.

Got contact lenses? Then you, my friend, might be running double the risk of dry eyes, because lenses meddle with the tear film. Try keeping a check on your wearing time; it might help keep the crying at bay.

Tiny foreign objects causing a tear fest in your eye? Prevention is better than crying over spilt milk-err, tears. Get yourself a pair of protective goggles the next time you decide to play with wood or take a stroll on a beach.

If your waterworks continue to go berserk, then it's time to raid the drugstore. Over-the-counter allergy medications and artificial tears could be your knights in shining armor-er, plastic packaging.

However, in case of more serious symptoms, it's best to put on your adult hat, leave the stubbornness behind, and give your doctor a visit. They might prescribe medicated drops or even antibiotics in severe circumstances.

Bottom line is, if your eyes are more 'Niagara Falls' than 'picture of tranquility,' it's time to do something about it. There's no need to endure the discomfort when there are practical everyday solutions available. Sure, some require a doctor’s help, but many are as straightforward as taking a break from your screens or treating your eyes to the warmth of a compress.