The beauty of a dried tear

 The magnificent crystal-like pictures...

  Comes from tears created by technology. 

 

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At a first glance, they look like pieces of abstract art one may have drawn. However,  it is really just the tears drying into abstract shapes.

 These frozen artifacts of beauty are actually from a single drop of artificial tear.

Compared to salt water or our tears in general, it is shown here that there are no

minerals.

However, the beauty of the frozen artifact makes up for it

as there are not a lot of other things that may look as detailed or aesthetic as this tear under the microscope.

 

 

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                                     Artificial tears are used for treating dryness and irritation.

They are also even used in eye examinations and to moisten contact lenses.

If you would like more information regarding these artificial tears,  please scroll to the bottom of this page after viewing the pictures  Thank you!

                                         Tear or artificial tear, it will never disappear entirely and

                                     will show traces of beauty left from its previous existence

                                                                    as a liquid.







 

Refresh Rubricant eye drops Active ingredients Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium (0.5%) Eye Lubricant

Glycerin (0.9%) Eye Lubricant What are Tears? The eyes have both internal and external fluids. Tears are the external fluid. They flow over the eye’s front surface (cornea and sclera) keeping it moist and removing tiny particles of dust and debris. This helps to keep vision clear, removing potential obstacles to the passage of light. Each time we blink, the tears are spread over the eye surface. Three Tear Ingredients Tears have three layers, each containing a different ingredient with a different purpose. Each ingredient is produced by a different set of glands. Sebum – the top layer. Sebum is oily and prevents the tears from evaporating quickly. It is produced by little glands along the eyelids, both upper and lower. Water – the middle layer. Water provides the main volume of tears and is produced by the lacrimal gland, situated beneath the outer end of the eyebrow. Water helps the tears to spread more easily and helps them remove bacteria from the eye surface. Mucous – the lowest layer. It is produced by tiny cells in the conjunctiva, the membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the cornea and sclera. Mucous bonds to the water molecules and helps to distribute the tears evenly. Three Kinds of Tears There are always tears on the eye surface, even in dry eyes (less tear film in that condition). This ever-present kind is called the basal tears and they contain many elements such as glucose, potassium, and sodium. They also contain some ingredients that fight bacterial infection and are part of the immune system. Reflex tears are stimulated by a physical cause such as onions, bright light, or spicy food. They provide extra cleansing for the eye surface. Psychic tears are caused by either physical pain or strong emotions. They may be tears of grief or of joy. They contain a natural painkiller and more of certain hormones. They are accompanied by changes in breathing and some facial reddening and swelling. different types of tears http://www.studio360.org/story/topography-tears-photographer-rose-lynn-fisher/