### Patient: Doctor, I have been experiencing a lot of pain in my eye and my eyes have been tearing up frequently, what could be the cause of this?
### Doctor: It sounds like you may have a condition called vitreous degeneration, which is a common condition where the gel-like substance in your eye begins to liquefy and break down, causing floaters, flashes of light, and sometimes pain and tearing. It's important that you come in for a thorough eye exam to confirm this diagnosis and discuss treatment options.