HOW COME? Wake up to some yawn facts Jul 16, 2007
We may also squeeze some new tears out of the tear (lacrimal) glands around the eye. So a big yawn may result in a tearful overflow. (Newsday -- Health)
Green tea may help prevent autoimmune diseases Apr 22, 2007
"Since it is an autoimmune disease, Sjogren's syndrome causes the body to attack itself and produce extra antibodies that mistakenly target the salivary and lacrimal glands," Hsu said. There is no cure or prevention for Sjogren's syndrome. (PakTribune.com)
Green Tea And EGCG May Help Prevent Autoimmune Diseases Apr 21, 2007
Since it is an autoimmune disease, Sjogren s Syndrome causes the body to attack itself and produce extra antibodies that mistakenly target the salivary and lacrimal glands, he says. There is no cure or prevention for Sjogren s Syndrome. (Science Daily)
Body Parts: Tears are good for eyes Dec 3, 2006
The aqueous layer is secreted by glands in the eyelids, especially the "lacrimal" glands, which make most of the tears produced in crying or due to irritation. Lipids for the top layer are produced by sebaceous glands, akin to those found on the skin near hair follicles. (North County Times)
Why do cats have an inner eyelid as well as outer ones? Nov 22, 2006
The stem of the T cartilage is surrounded by an accessory lacrimal gland, which produces a substantial portion of the tear film. The tiny ducts through which tears leave the gland of the third eyelid exit between the lymphoid follicles on the surface of the third eyelid, allowing these cells to dump their contents into the tear film and be widely distributed over the surface of the eye. (Scientific American)
Dry Eye Strikes Many Menopausal Women Apr 22, 2006
"Dry eye can be caused by conditions such as lacrimal gland disease that affects tear production, or conditions that decrease corneal sensation, such as LASIK eye surgery, long-term contact lens wear and diabetes," said Dr. Jeffrey P. Gilbard, of the Department of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School. "About half of diabetics have dry eye.". (MEDLINEplus)
