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.
Watery eyes means you have too many tears draining from the eyes. Tears help keep the surface of the eye moist. They wash away particles and foreign objects in the eye. Your eyes are always making tears. These tears leave the eye through a small hole in the corner of the eye called the tear duct. One of the most common causes of excess tearing is dry eyes. Drying causes the eyes to become uncomfortable, which stimulates the body to produce too many tears. One of the main tests for tearing is to check whether the eyes are too dry.