Question 1

is there a medical term for eye boogers?

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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 2

can you tell me why picking eye boogers is so gross?

Accepted Answer

I am not: Sure that everyone thinks that removing the "sandman's" deposits is gross.

Question 3

why am i getting a lot of eye boogers..lol..but really that's embarrassing. right in the corner of my eyes?

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Dry eyes: The eye cleans itself out by tear flow from the outside to the inner corner, carrying debris with it and exiting by a plumbing system into the nose.  If there is a lack of tears, then the debris collects on the inside corner.  You can lower the level of this by using lubricating eye drops and consider also that you might be in environments with debris in the air getting into the eyes.

Question 4

both of my eyes are pink and create a green "booger" in the corners when i wake up they are crusty but i'm not experiencing burning or itching..

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Infection: Both of these are signs of infection most likely bacterial and might require antibiotic drops or oral treatment, please see your primary care Doctor or an ophthalmologist and take care of your eyes!

Question 5

how to get rid of eye boogers?

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"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.

Question 6

my eyes are producing a lot of boogers lately. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Allergies: Springtime in louisville - allergies are likely affecting your eyes.  Get some zaditor (ketotifen) eye drops from the drug store.  This will help.

Question 7

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 8

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

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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 9

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 10

he is coughing with green boogers coming from his nose and eyes. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Green is  tissue cel: The green is tissue cells. These  can occur with different  types of infection. Your  physician can help clarify it it is infected or not. This could be a viral  infection or a bacterial infection.

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My eyes are producing a lot of boogers lately. what does this mean?

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