Question
Are continuous eye tears a sign of facial nerve palsy?
Answer
Patients with facial nerve palsy often experience continuous eye tears and difficulty in closing their eyes. This is because the orbicularis oculi muscle fails to contract effectively, preventing it from pulling the eyelid down to close over the bulging eye. Treatment methods include finger massage of the upper and lower eyelids, as well as gentle pushing from the inside out to help restore the function of the upper eyelid.