eyes always sting after i've been crying.
Also feel really dry ? Is that normal
2006-12-16 05:13:24 · 4 answers · asked by alice m 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Good question. Tears are basically secreted by your lachrymal glands above the eye via tear ducts. There are several types of tears including basal (oil-based, for lubrication), reflex (to clean the eye), and crying (emotional). Most tears are full of waters, oils, salts, etc.
After you cry a lot, there is little available for lubricating the eye or for cleaning it. Hence, until the gland fills up again, you will experience a little discomfort and dryness.
You should put in some off-the-shelf saline solution available at most pharmacies, that should let you tide over the physical discomfort. Unfortunately, emotional distress takes a little TLC and just plain time.
Hope this helps. Check the sources for more information.
2006-12-16 05:26:55 · answer #1 · answered by Manish Dharwadker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tears have a lot of salt in them, so that may be a cause. If the burning is really bad, call an Optometrist.
I hope whatever you are crying about gets better! (:
-Tally
2006-12-16 13:19:20 · answer #2 · answered by Hannah! 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it may be normal. because after you cry alot you may get the eyes to dry.
2006-12-16 13:21:14 · answer #3 · answered by trac_dy123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you use make-up? Maybe it goes into your eyes?
2006-12-16 13:20:30 · answer #4 · answered by Offkey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋