tear production
Eyes generating moisture
Tear production is the physiological process by which the eyes generate tears.
The lacrimal glands continuously produce a thin film of moisture that lubricates the cornea, washes away debris, and delivers nutrients and antibodies.
Blinking spreads this fluid across the eye's surface.
Emotional responses and irritants trigger increased tear production: Onions stimulate tear production.
Reduced tear production causes dry eye syndrome.
- artificial tearsManufactured eye moisture drops
- eye dropsTopical ocular medication
- conjunctivaMucous membrane lining eyelids
- dry eye syndromeInadequate tear production condition
- watery eyesExcess moisture in vision
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