Stress is a fact of life. We all experience challenging sit-. uations that call on us to take action. As I explained in. one of my previous newsletters, not all stress is bad â in. fact, some stress is necessary for life. However, too much. stress makes the nervous system go haywire. Over time, it. can cause harmful chemicals to accumulate in your body.
Causes of Tear Duct Injury. Although the use of a seatbelt and airbag can usually lessen the severity of a torn tear duct, this type of injury can still occur when involved in an auto accident. The potential for flying debris to affect the eyes can often cause facial injuries. Some auto-related causes of tear duct trauma include: 1  Airbag deployment. 2  Broken glass. 3  Dashboard fragments. 4  Steering wheel impact. 5  Windshield debris. 6  Wreckage from other vehicles.
Causes of blocked tear ducts in children include: 1  Failure of the thin tissue at the end of the tear duct to open normally. 2  This is the most common cause. 3  Infections. 4  Abnormal growth of the nasal bone that puts pressure on a tear duct and closes it off.