Hello and thanks for posting

I'm sorry to read what you are going through. It sounds incredibly tough dealing with all of this after your radiotherapy treatment.

The constant watering of your eye is likely due to the ectropion which is when the lower eyelid turns outwards. This can happen after radiotherapy if it affects the muscles and skin around your eye.

Losing eyelashes and damage to the tear duct can make things worse since the eye loses some of it's natural protection and moisture control.

Many people have been treated successfully with ectropion surgery. The procedure tightens and repositions the eyelid so it sits correctly against the eye again. This usually helps reduce the watering and discomfort. However, recovery times and results can vary from person to person. Some people do notice a good improvement, while others might need additional treatments.

Your specialist should be able to tell you what to expect based on your specific situation.

Hopefully, some of our forum users may come along and share their experiences with you. As you have posted in ask the nurses you could try and post on other threads to see if you get more responses.

I hope things improve for you soon. Give us a ring if you would like to talk anything over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Kind regards,

Celene

Hi Celene, Thankyou for the information and advice.  Ian