Question 1

why does eye booger form?

Accepted Answer

Mucus!: Usually eye boogers come from dried mucus or oil buildup.  This can be a symptom of blepharitis or dry eye.  Try washing it out with warm water and using artificial tears - if this doesn't clear it up in a few days, see an ophthalmologist.

Question 2

i get a lot eye booger thru out the day every day now for about 5 years now what do i do to stop it?

Accepted Answer

It may be allergies : Or a problem with your tear glands. Please see a doctor.

Question 3

does eye booger mean that i am sick or have sinus problems?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Most "eye boogers" are simply dried mucus at the nasal eyelid.  Sometimes they can arise from conditions like blepharitis or overactive oil glands.  They are also seen with allergies and dry eyes.  If daily cleansing with warm water doesn't seem to clear them the you should be examined.  Sometimes a tear duct infection or chronic eye infection is to blame.

Question 4

i wear contact lenses for myopia. most of the times i get eye booger every hour or so.it is wet and fluidic.what shall i do? any medication?

Accepted Answer

Contact lenses: While this may be due to dry eyes and irritation, it is possible that you have an infection in the eye which may require antibiotics. I would remove your contacts and switch to glasses for now, and contact your ophthalmologist.

Question 5

is there a medical term for eye boogers?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: "eye boogers" is a colloquial term for a collection of discharge from the eye that collects on the lids and lashes and drys out forming a crust.  Blenorrhea is a term for excessive discahrge of mucous.  Matting or mattering of the eye is another way to describe this.  It is common with allergies, viral or bacterial infecitons or irritants.  Once exposed to air the dischare will dry and form booger.

Question 6

my 2  week old has lots of  eye boogers, is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Common: It is common for a newborns tear ducts to plug easily with debris due their small size (diameter).Wiping them away with a clean cloth will take care of the visible debris. If you roll the tip if your finger over the inner corner of the eye starting at the nose & rolling down toward the cheek, you press on the tear sac & may eventually clear the debris.If the eyelids get inflamed contact your dr.

Question 7

2 1/2 year old son suddenly has almost constant eye boogers, slight temperature...?

Accepted Answer

Conjunctivitis: Your description sounds like conjunctivitis which is likely bacterial or viral.  See your eye doctor.

Question 8

do babies get eye boogers too when they wake up several times day and night? is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A small amount of mucus in the corner of the eyes is normal, as is drying of this mucus on the eyelashes.  If there is light sensitivity or dischage or eye redness, have the baby checked.R.

Question 9

my 2 year olds left eye is teary  and  creating  lots of  eye "boogers" . what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Conjunctivitis: This is caused by a virus (more common) or a bacterial infection. It is sometimes difficult to distinguish between the two. An infection that causes a mucopurulent discharge (= eye boogers) is usually more associated with a bacterial than viral cause. To be on the safe side, many choose to treat. Eye drops containing antibiotics is the treatment of choice (you will need to get these from a doctor).

Question 10

how to get rid of eye boogers?

Accepted Answer

"eye buggers": Assuming its not related to an infectious viral or bacterial conjunctivitis (commonly referred to as pink eye), then this usually represents matter that collects at the eye lid margins.  Using a wash cloth and baby shampoo to remove scruff and debris from the eye lashes will help minimize the accumulation of crusty matter.

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I get a lot eye booger thru out the day every day now for about 5 years now what do i do to stop it?

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Does eye booger mean that i am sick or have sinus problems?

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I wear contact lenses for myopia. most of the times i get eye booger every hour or so.it is wet and fluidic.what shall i do? any medication?

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Is there a medical term for eye boogers?

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My 2 week old has lots of eye boogers, is it normal?

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2 1/2 year old son suddenly has almost constant eye boogers, slight temperature...?

A member asked:

Do babies get eye boogers too when they wake up several times day and night? is this normal?

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My 2 year olds left eye is teary and creating lots of eye "boogers" . what could this be?

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How to get rid of eye boogers?

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