Types of meniscus tears include radial, horizontal, flap, complex, and bucket-handle. All can compromise the knee, where this C-shaped cartilage is found. The part of the meniscus these tears affect, ...

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 ...

ABMS board certified ophthalmologist Grace Zhang, MD, answers pressing questions about the role tears play in eye health. Each unique type of tear serves a different purpose. But all three types of ...

Humans make three main tears: basal, reflex, and emotional. Basal ones constantly coat our eyes, with proteins like lysozyme to fight bacteria and lipids to stop drying. Reflex tears gush out from ...