Normally, tears drain from the eye through tiny pores in the eyelids into tear ducts inside the nose. But if a tear duct gets blocked, it can cause watery eyes, with tears that stream down your face.

Take control of your hearing health with these online tools recommended by Dr. Rebecca Lewis, audiologist at Mass. Eye and Ear.

Does the glare of headlights make you anxious about driving at night? Dr. Kevin Houston, a vision rehabilitation specialist at Mass. Eye and Ear, offers tips for staying safe in the dark.

Excessive noise exposure is a leading cause of hearing loss. The good news is that you can limit your noise exposure with decibel-lowering soft foam ear plugs sold at most drug stores. Anita Mepani, AuD, CCC-A, an audiologist at Mass. Eye and Ear, shows us how to wear them for optimal hearing protection.

In 2016, an international panel of doctors issued a statement that some thyroid tumors were, in fact, not cancerous.

Did you know that a tick bite can sometimes cause facial paralysis? Dr. Nate Jowett of the Facial Nerve Center at Mass. Eye and Ear breaks down Lyme disease associated-facial palsy — and what you need to know to make sure you get the right treatment.

Dr. Shannon Bligdon, an optometrist at Mass. Eye and Ear, explains why sunglasses are more than your favorite summer accessory.

Don’t let motion sickness ruin your summer travel plans. Balance and dizziness specialist Dr. Adrian Priesol offers some tips to help you combat this common condition.

John B. Miller, M.D., a retina specialist at Mass. Eye and Ear, offers his perspective on laser pointer eye safety.

When is the best time to have cataract surgery? In most cases, it depends on your lifestyle, symptoms and personal preference.

It takes more than just your taste buds to experience flavor while eating and drinking. Mass. Eye and Ear sinus surgeon Eric Holbrook, M.D., explains why your sense of smell plays a role in what you taste.