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Basal tears. In healthy mammalian eyes, the cornea is continually kept wet and nourished by basal tears. They lubricate the eye, and help to keep it clear of dust. Tear fluid contains water, mucin, lipids, lysozyme, lactoferrin, lipocalin, lacritin, immunoglobulins, glucose, urea, sodium, and potassium.lso, emotional tears are made up of a different chemical component than those evoked by eye irritants and can relay chemical messages to others. The change in sex drive could be attributed to a drop in testosterone provoked by the tear chemicals, reducing aggression.
Tearing is a condition that can be very annoying and frustrating. Usually tearing does not represent a serious problem. Tearing can interfere with vision in many situations. Visual difficulties and embarrassment from constant wiping of tears are what prompt most people to consult with me for relief.