Question 1

what would yellow eye discharge and cold symptoms indicate?

Accepted Answer

Yellow eye discharge: Yellow eye discharge is not necessarily pus caused by infection. An example is babies with plugged tear ducts. The whitish yellowish discharge is an accumulation of surface eye and lid cells that are washed out by tears. Other than that, thick yellowish greenish discharge is usually caused by bacterial infection but, occasionally, when caused by viruses.

Question 2

i've got a dry cough and sore throat. woke up today with eye discharge. no fever. any ideas. i just got over a cold 2 weeks ago?

Accepted Answer

Sore Throat: 90% of sore throats are caused by a virus and are not strep throat. If you are a smoker, do not smoke. Sore throat can be helped with some soothing beverages like orange tea, salt water gargles, use Aleve (naproxen) for pain control, and try some zinc lozenges. You can use a humidifier if you have one. If pain persists, or you get a fever, see a doctor. Stay hydrated as well. Good luck.

Question 3

should i be worried about bloody eye discharge?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

eye discharge, crust and watery eye?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

what can cause weird eye discharge and irritation?

Accepted Answer

Lots of reasons: It may be an eye infection like conjunctivitis. You need to see an eye doctor.

Question 6

why is there a clear liquid on my eye classes from eye discharge?

Accepted Answer

See an eye MD: There are many causes for discharge from the eyes.  Viral conjunctivitis (commonly called pink eye), a bacterial infection, underlying dryness, allergies, or a blocked tear duct could all caused discharge or tearing.  See an ophthalmologist for a proper assessment and appropriate treatment.

Question 7

whats wrong with my eyes if i get some mild pain off and on, with no eye discharge?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Depending on exam and how long the pain lasts.  Most likely dry eyes, but possibly recurrent corneal erosion, allergies, etc.

Question 8

my kid has a lot of eye discharge after waking up in the morning, so much so that eye lids are stuck together?

Accepted Answer

Conjunctivitis: Eye discharge, especially when associated with crusting, is often due to infection of the conjunctiva or sinuses.  Both of these conditions are treatable with prescription medications.

Question 9

i have eye discharge how do i get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

Eye discharge: See an ophthalmologist for an accurate diagnosis, typically this is either infectious of allergic.

Question 10

what should i do to get rid of a nasty eye discharge?

Accepted Answer

Not much: Usually goes away in a week or so. Take antibiotic drops if not viral, and it will make it go away a few days earlier.

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I've got a dry cough and sore throat. woke up today with eye discharge. no fever. any ideas. i just got over a cold 2 weeks ago?

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Should i be worried about bloody eye discharge?

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Eye discharge, crust and watery eye?

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What can cause weird eye discharge and irritation?

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Why is there a clear liquid on my eye classes from eye discharge?

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Whats wrong with my eyes if i get some mild pain off and on, with no eye discharge?

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My kid has a lot of eye discharge after waking up in the morning, so much so that eye lids are stuck together?

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What should i do to get rid of a nasty eye discharge?

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