â¢ There are nearly 700,000 transgender individuals in the U.S., or 0.3% of the adult population. â¢ Of those who identify as transgender, a majority have taken some steps to transition from one gender to another. â¢ There are more than 8 million adults who identify as LGB in the U.S., or 3.5% of the adult population. â¢ An unknown number of transgender individuals also identity as LGB, so there is some overlap. â¢ Among adults who identify as LGB, bisexuals comprise a slight majority, 1.8% compared to 1.7% lesbian or gay.
Substances that cause an allergic reaction are called allergens. Reaction to allergens can cause your eyes to become red and irritated, prompting tear production, itching, and burning. The most common outdoor causes of allergic eye symptoms are grass, tree, and weed pollens.
This article focuses on excess tear production. Tears are your eyesâ way of protecting themselves and expelling debris or clearing infections. Tears are a combination of water, oil, and mucus. Healthy eyes glisten due to the presence of a balanced tear film. Excess water production in tears can be protective to the eye. Watery eye is usually caused by irritation or infection of the eye, injury to the eye from trauma, or a common cold. Other symptoms of eye irritation, including itching, redness, a gritty feeling, and swelling of the eyelids, often accompany watery eyes.