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Everyone knows onions make you cry , but do they actually do any damage to your eyes? How can one stop their eyes from getting sore when cutting up these cruel vegetables?
Yes, onions contain a chemical irritant called syn-propanethial-S-oxide, which is released when the onion is cut. This irritant can cause temporary discomfort and tears in the eyes.
The chemical irritant in onions can cause the eyes to produce tears, which serves as a defense mechanism to flush out the irritant. This can lead to temporary discomfort and blurred vision.
Yes, some people may be more sensitive to the chemical irritant in onions than others. This can be due to differences in tear production or the structure of the eye.
Wearing goggles or chopping onions underwater can help prevent direct contact with the chemical irritant and reduce eye irritation. However, it may not completely prevent tears and discomfort.
No, there is no long-term damage from chopping onions. The discomfort and tears are temporary and will subside once the chemical irritant is no longer present.