Question 1

what should i do when i have eye discharge?

Accepted Answer

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 2

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 3

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 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?

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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?

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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

what is the name for the phobia of eye discharge?

Accepted Answer

Eye discharge phobia: Ommatophobia = fear of eyes.  I do not think there is a specific term for the phobia of eye discharge.  Perhaps a term called "eyeboogerophobia" should be coined.

Question 10

what causes eye discharge?

Accepted Answer

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.

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