long-term stress. It is commonly found in elevated levels in the blood under very stressful conditions. Patients in burn-rehab hospitals have high levels of cortisol, as do those who are clinically depressed. It is the main substance you and your nervous system: How stress affects your body Continued on page two
Symptoms & Signs. Tearing is a normal function of the eye. Excessive tearing, or teary eyes that are not from normal crying, can be a sign of an underlying health condition or disease. The tears of the eye come from the tear gland, called the lacrimal gland, which is located above the outer eye. Tears are composed of water, oil, and antibodies.
Allergies are a very common cause of excessive tear production. Certain eyelid inflammation such as blepharitis results in tearing. Any acute eye infection or inflammation results in the eye trying to lubricate itself and tears are produced in excess.