2006-10-09 13:33:25 · 5 answers · asked by Avex 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
the chemical reaction invovled.
2006-10-09 16:29:54 · update #1
Smoke absorbs moisture. Our eyes have a film of moisture that prevents dryness. When smoke comes in contact with our eyes, the moisture "goes up in smoke". Then we have dry eyes.
2006-10-09 15:32:08 · answer #1 · answered by Redhawkphl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well there's most likely a chemical inbalance of some sort but also smoke is so dry it would irritate the eyes.
2006-10-09 20:35:18 · answer #2 · answered by chocolatelovergirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if i am not mistaken the reason that your eyes get irritated when you get smoke in them is because smoke although extremely small is still a measurable unit somewhere in the 10 micron range which is less then the thickness of a hair on your head and enough smoke particles getting into your eyes is just like getting sand in your eyes
2006-10-09 20:41:54 · answer #3 · answered by wrenchbender19 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our eyes are very delicate and will be irritated by any irritant including onions. It is chemcial and allergic reaction
2006-10-09 20:36:44 · answer #4 · answered by pathowiz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It drys them out.
2006-10-09 20:40:33 · answer #5 · answered by tropicalfancy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋