Why you should Love your Tears

• Your tears are mainly composed of water

Your tears have the same structure as saliva. They are usually made of water, but also contain salt, fatty acids, and various types of protein

• All tears are not the same

You have three different types of tears:

• Basal tears are always in your eyes to protect you from debris and keep them anointed, lubricated, and nourished
• Tears of Reflex This happens when your eyes are exposed to irritating substances, such as smoke and onion fumes
• Emotional tears are produced when you are sad, happy, or feel other powerful emotions

• Watery eyes can be a sign of dry eye disease

Dry eye syndrome is a common condition that occurs when an insufficient amount or level of tears fail to lubricate your eyes properly. It can cause your eyes to burn, itch, or feel itchy

• Cry for everything you want

You make 15 to 30 liters of tears every year. Your tears are produced by the lachrymal glands found above your eyes. Although the production of tears may decrease with certain factors, such as health and old age, all such things do not eliminate the tears

• We shed a few tears as we grow older

We produce a few basal tears as we grow older, which is why dry eyes are more common in older adults. This is especially true for women due to hormonal changes

• Emotional tears can help you

Crying is a public symbol of help for others when they are in pain, sad, depressed, or experiencing any type of stress or it could be an extreme emotion. Usually, when you cry, it makes others support you, which makes you feel better and relieved

• Your tears have messages that others can answer

Crying sends visible signals. If you see someone crying, it is a sign that you are sad, dejected, or depressed. A 2011 study found that the tears we shed also send a message that others may not even notice

• Crocodile tears are real if you are a crocodile

The term “crocodile tears” is used to describe someone who pretends to be crying. The myth is that crocodiles cry when they eat humans. According to a 2007 study, crocodiles could cry when they ate humans.

• Newborn babies do not shed tears

Newborn babies do not shed tears when they cry because their lacrimal glands are not yet fully developed. They can cry without shedding tears in the first month.

• Crying in your sleep is real

Although it is most common in infants and children people of all ages may cry while sleeping. The most common reasons may include nightmares, depression, and anxiety, etc.

• Animals cry, but emotions have nothing to do with it

Animals produce tears to lubricate and protect the eye. While they may shed tears of frustration and injury, they do not produce the emotional tears that humans do

• Lack of tears can seriously damage your eyes

Tears keep your face smooth and clear while protecting you from infections. Without adequate tears, your eyes are at risk of eye infections and blurred vision