Lacrimal Process

Tears and the human lacrimal system

Tears are one of the main body fluids that play an important role in human health. The primary function of tears is to protect the eyes from foreign bodies, dust, chemical irritants and thermal influences. However, tears also serve other important functions.

Types of tears

There are two forms of tears: transparent (external) - responsible for moisturizing the surface of the eyeball and eyelid - moisturizing tears. Produced by lacrimal glands located in the mucous membrane of the eyeballs. These are physiological transparent tears that are formed with the onset of respiratory