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?

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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.

Question 5

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 6

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

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

Question 7

what is the name for the phobia of eye discharge?

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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 8

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.

Question 9

hello .. 
which virus can cause bloody eye discharge .?

Accepted Answer

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 10

is it bad to wipe eye discharge with fingers or wash rag?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: A wet, clean wash cloth can help remove secretions and debris from the eyes.  Clean fingers can also do some of this for you.  Fingers have been used to help clean the eyes for 1000's of years so the eyes are used to that.  As long as the discharge does not reflect a more serious underlying condition, then you are probably fine.

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