Question 1

what is this yellow mucus stuff in the corner of my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Mucous: Can be from dryness or irritation. In the corner of the eye it is of no concern.

Question 2

why are both my eyes leaking greenish yellow stuff?

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Conjunctivitis: Your description sounds like conjunctivitis.  This could be due to many causes such as a virus, bacteria, allergies, dry eye, blepharitis, or other issues.

Question 3

my 75 days baby has yellow stuff from her eyes and tears for a weeks since spring started is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Yellow eye discharge: If your 2 month old baby has recently developed eye discharge and tearing she may has an eye infection.  But if she had those symptoms on and off since birth, she may has a blocked tear duct. Fortunately, nearly all blocked tear ducts open on their own, usually by the time the child is 1 year old. A physician needs to determine if your baby will need antibiotic eye drops or just observation.

Question 4

please my 7years child has yellow tint stuff coming from the coner of her eyes. and when she is sleeping it comes and covers her eye lashes. please what do? or use?

Accepted Answer

: She most likely has bacterial conjunctivitis or commonly termed pink eye. She will need antibiotic eye drops if this is confirmed. Watch for eye pain and if this occurs see urgent care. Was there any possibility of eye injury? Gently cleanse eyes with sterile saline and follow up with your pediatrician. A virtual appointment available with Healthtap.

Question 5

my baby is 3 months old has yellow stuff coming out both his eyes what can i use to get rid of the infection?

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Eye drainage : Have your pediatrician call some eye drops in for the child this weekend.  You can then follow up in the office early in the week. Try to clean the eyes with a cool compress and be careful.  The infection is very contagious. Clean and disinfect everything your child touches and wash your hands frequently.

Question 6

my 4yr old is on cefdinir for 10 day for sinus. day 4, didn't cough in sleep, no more yellow stuff coming from eyes. how long until the infec. is gone?

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Sinusitis: Usually a bacterial infection is better in seven to ten days on antibiotics. Sinus infections, however, when bad can take several weeks to get better.  I am happy to hear your son is improving so rapidly.

Question 7

good evening.

my daughter (4) started with watery eyes, now its all yellow stuff. she has a mild fever and has a cough, her voice is also going away. please advise what to do.

Accepted Answer

Contact physician: Sounds like the child is having a serious eye or respiratory infection or both.. must get immediate Care!

Question 8

i was changing my brothers diaper and i rubbed my eye and i got stuff in it. it hurts and it went yellow what do i do?

Accepted Answer

See your Eye Doctor.: It is possible that you can develop an eye infection from touching your eye with fingers contaminated from a dirty diaper. See your eye doctor for an examination adn possible treatment, and next time - wash your hands before touching your eye.

Question 9

halo my eye is swollen shut yellow stuff coming out really painfull if i bend forward it feels as if my eye is gong to fall out?

Accepted Answer

Go to ER: If it feels that bad, it's time to go to nearest ER. Sounds like you have at least an infection, eg conjunctivitis. But if it's swollen shut, then we worry about preseptal vs orbital cellulitis. Check out http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/eye-disorders/eye-socket-disorders/infections-of-the-orbit-preseptal-cellulitis-orbital-cellulitis for more info. Read it while waiting in ER.

Question 10

my left eye keeps watering. the stuff that usually forms there is now also slightly yellow. and when i say it waters, it water a lot. especially if i bend down to tie my shoe laces. ?

Accepted Answer

See: Recommend seeing your physician. Possibly ophthalmologist. Possible cause may be infection, conjunctivitis, foreign body, sty, etc. Temporary use of eye drops such as Refresh may help. May require antibiotic eye drops/treatment.

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What is this yellow mucus stuff in the corner of my eyes?

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Why are both my eyes leaking greenish yellow stuff?

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My 75 days baby has yellow stuff from her eyes and tears for a weeks since spring started is it normal?

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Please my 7years child has yellow tint stuff coming from the coner of her eyes. and when she is sleeping it comes and covers her eye lashes. please what do? or use?

A member asked:

My baby is 3 months old has yellow stuff coming out both his eyes what can i use to get rid of the infection?

A member asked:

My 4yr old is on cefdinir for 10 day for sinus. day 4, didn't cough in sleep, no more yellow stuff coming from eyes. how long until the infec. is gone?

A member asked:

Good evening. my daughter (4) started with watery eyes, now its all yellow stuff. she has a mild fever and has a cough, her voice is also going away. please advise what to do.

A member asked:

I was changing my brothers diaper and i rubbed my eye and i got stuff in it. it hurts and it went yellow what do i do?

A member asked:

Halo my eye is swollen shut yellow stuff coming out really painfull if i bend forward it feels as if my eye is gong to fall out?

A member asked:

My left eye keeps watering. the stuff that usually forms there is now also slightly yellow. and when i say it waters, it water a lot. especially if i bend down to tie my shoe laces. ?

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