While trying to get an eyelash out of my eye i realised that theres these weird holes on our eyelids. If you pull the skin of ur cheek a bit so you can see the rim of the bottom eyelid you will find a small hole. I just noticed this and though I'd share it with you.....anybody know why they are there?
2007-12-24 07:56:49 · 20 answers · asked by Crispy (Chris P) 2 in Health ➔ Optical
They're either tear ducts or breathing holes for the alien larvae growing in your head.
2007-12-24 07:59:50 · answer #1 · answered by North 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ophthalmologically speaking, these are tarsal glands. Tarsal (meibomian) Glands secrete sebum to avoid adhesion of eyelids. These are elongated modified sebaceous glands. Heinrich Meibom II, M.D. of Lubeck, Germany discovered these glands. All of the answers for this question are incorrect. They say tear ducts are those holes. It is a general misconception to say that. The excretory lacrimal ducts (Tear) are located in our upper eye lid in the lateral side near the lateral commissure (lateral point of connection of eyelids). I apologize for the technical terminologies. We can't open our eyes without these tarsal glands therefore we cannot see. If we cannot see, what is the use of our eyes? They don't act as a sealer but as palpebral anti-adhesive lubricants. This is an extremely informative answer. Do I really deserve the 10pts. My proof is in the link.
Note to the Answerers: When we cry, do our tears originate from our lower eyelids? He is pointing to the holes (tarsal ducts) located in the lower eyelids slightly deeper that the eyelashes itself.
2007-12-28 03:58:59 · answer #2 · answered by Kyle J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well.....congratsulations your now a member of the Iner-planetary disfunctional banished Martian landing Probes.
On most Lunar Eclipses....the small furry aliens will appear to you and your own "select friends" as the aliens are very small.....only a select group of friends will be able to actually view this modern day marvel.....
If i were you....I'd sell tickets at a minimum of 5 $ a pop....
so...remember have plenty of smores on hand......
also heavy duty shop rags will likewise come in handy....enjoy the launch!
2007-12-24 08:13:51 · answer #3 · answered by craftsmanunltd 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Tear ducts, and we have two per eye, one top and bottom inner corner each eye.
2007-12-24 07:59:06 · answer #4 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tear ducts silly, for moisture,
2007-12-24 08:00:06 · answer #5 · answered by Guya 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
probably yur tear duct man. Its where all that liquidy stuff comes from to keep yur eyes lubricated.
2007-12-24 07:59:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
tear duct
2007-12-24 07:59:23 · answer #7 · answered by Poli Rad 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yea.... i think thats where the tears come from.. is it the one located next to the bridge of ur nose?
2007-12-24 07:59:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Those are tear ducts :)
2007-12-24 07:59:27 · answer #9 · answered by Bella 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can call your local optometrist and ask him or her, even the receptionist might be able to you, if you want to be 100% absolutely sure.
2007-12-24 08:01:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋