Question

The patient inquires about eye tearing that occurs after recovery from poliomyelitis, especially when exposed to cold wind or eating spicy and sour irritative food.

Answer

The doctor recommends that the patient undergo an ophthalmic examination for conditions such as eyelid closure, ectropion of the lower eyelid, patency of the nasolacrimal duct, and eye infections. The doctor also asks for detailed information about the cause of the poliomyelitis, such as trauma, viral infection, tumor, or inflammation.