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.
As stated above, watery eyes can be due to one of two problems: either the eye is producing more tears than necessary, or the tear duct that drains the tears is not functioning properly. There are many possible causes for increased tears, which are a symptom in a majority of eye-related conditions and diseases.ears are necessary for the lubrication of the eyes and to wash away particles and foreign substances in or around the eyes. Excessive tearing can result in watery eyes, however, which is not good. The medical term for watery eyes is epiphora, which simply means increased tearing.