When the front of the eye feels itself becoming too dry or a little dusty, it tells the brain, which sends a message to the eyelid to come down for a second, bringing a tear with it to wash the eye. We wash the front of the eye every time we wink; it is a wise provision of nature.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 99, 29 April 1935, Page 14
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