Tears: Discover the science behind tears

Discover the science behind tears , including their composition and the different types: basal, reflex, and emotional. Learn how tears impact eye health and the fascinating purposes they serve in maintaining ocular well-being. Save Tears Foundation is a Mumbai-based nonprofit dedicated to education, healthcare, women’s empowerment, and sustainability. Join us! Tears are present in the eyes from birth and throughout life, provided there are no other medical conditions that prevent tear formation. Tear production tends to decrease as a part of the aging process. Some of the functions of tears include lubricating the eyes (basal tears ), removing irritants (reflex tears ), and also aiding the immune system. [6] Tears also occur as a part of the body's natural pain response. [7]