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.
In children, blocked tear ducts may be caused by: 1  Congenital blockage-known as congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction-when infants are born with closed or undeveloped openings at the inner corners of the eye). 2  Infection or inflammation. 3  Abnormal growth of the nasal bone that applies pressure to the tear ducts.n adults, blocked tear ducts may be caused by: 1  Infection. 2  Age-related changes, such as thickening of the tear duct lining. 3  Facial injuries or trauma to bone or tissue near the eyes, such as the cheekbones. 4  Nasal or sinus issues.