Question 1

should i be worried about bloody eye discharge?

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See your doctor: Bloody discharge from the eye is unusual.  It needs to be evaluated by an ophthalmologist.

Question 2

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which virus can cause bloody eye discharge .?

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No clear single one: Any severe infection of bacteria or virus can cause a severe enough infection in your eye. Your eyes are IMPORTANT don't delay in getting this checked by a doctor.

Question 3

what causes eye discharge?

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Multiple causes: It can be 2/2 viral or bacterial infection, inflammation, allergy, plugged tear duct, foreign body in the eye, and very dry eyes.  The bacterial infection tend to have very thick yellow- green or green discharge.

Question 4

what is the cause of eye discharge?

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Too vague: Usually viruses and bacteria. Sometimes blockage of tear duct.

Question 5

is it normal for eye discharge to stink?

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No: an odor indicates an infection

Question 6

what should i do when i have eye discharge?

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See an eye doctor: This is most commonly due to an eye infection or allergies.  There are other rarer causes.  Please see an ophthalmologist.

Question 7

what can be the cause of discolored eye discharge?

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Usually : One of 3 causes; bacterial or viral infection or allergies.  Sometimes difficult to distinguish between the 3 causes, but viral conjunctivitis is usually occompainied by cold-like symptoms and allergic may be occompainied by other allergic symptoms like runny nose and sneezing. Bacterial usually has heavy drainage causing eye to be matted shut.  If you have a painful red eye, see your doc urgently.

Question 8

why did i get blue eye discharge? is this worrying?

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Blue discharge?: This would definitely be strange and is worth having your eye doctor look at and examine your eyes.

Question 9

why does my eye discharge look cloudy when i wake up?

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Mucus: The eye normally produces tears and other materials to keep it healthy.  It is not uncommon to have secretions in the corners of your eyes sometimes.  Seek out an eye doctor to make sure it is not something more serious.  Have a great day!

Question 10

eye discharge, crust and watery eye?

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Several possibilitie: If the vision is not changed and there is no pain or frank pus, then you might just have blepharitis - a dandruff like condition of the lids which can have the symptoms above.  If the eye is red you might have conjunctivitis.  See your ophthalmologist to sort this out.

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