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.
Tear ducts can become blocked from infection and inflammation, both of which can also lead to excessive tear production. The outer membrane of the eye is called the conjunctiva. Infection of the conjunctiva (conjunctivitis) is a common cause of itchy, watery eyes, as well as eye swelling. Symptoms that can be associated with watery eye and excessive tearing include. 1  eye pain, 2  eye inflammation or eye infection, 3  vision impairment,