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Tear Function 

Tear Function

 

Tears are made from a mix of water, proteins, fats, mucus and infection fighting cells.

Your tears serve several important functions:

  • They lubricate your eyes keeping them clean, moist and comfortable
  • They protect your eyes from infection
  • They aid sight by helping to stabilize vision