Many factors can cause dry eyes. Over-the-counter (OTC) artificial tears can treat dry eyes. If someone does not experience relief from OTC treatments, they may need prescription eye drops. Share on ...

Good news, bad news, a rough day, a scary movie, a poignant memory, a nostalgic smell—these are all things that can prompt a salty tear to trickle down your cheek. The sensation is quick to sneak up ...

They rise up in our eyes when we're mourning the loss of a loved one, getting the "feels" from a touching scene in a rom-com or simply chopping onions for dinner: Tears, whether you shed them often or ...

Josue Puente conducts an eye exam at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo. Scientific evidence suggests the proteins from our tears are capable of detecting a variety of ocular and ...