The lacrimal apparatus is the medical name for your tear system. It’s a group of glands, sacs and ducts that makes new tears and drains old ones away. Each of your eyes has its own lacrimal apparatus.
Your tear system is a complex network that lubricates and protects your eyes. Visit an eye care specialist if you notice any changes in your eyes. If your eyes are too dry or too watery, there might be something interfering with your tear system.