Yes: Normal tears are a complex mixture of fats, proteins, salts and fluid and usually will never be produced in quantity to overflow the lid. Crying produces a lot of tears from the lacrimal gland which lack some of these components and are designed to irrigate out an irritant. Try some artificial tears for relief after crying.
Answered 9/26/2018
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It can be: Tears contain multiple ingredients, some of which can be irritating in large enough quantities. Additionally, when people cry, they often rub their eyes, which creates a reaction that is similar to what occurs during an allergic reaction. This may be the main cause of your symptoms.
Answered 8/2/2017
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Sometimes: Tears can contain histamine and other products that can leave your eyes itchy. These are released from mast cells in your eyelids.
Answered 12/2/2016
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