Westbury, NY
A 68-year-old male asked:
What is a sticky liquid coming out of my left eye?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Yale Kanteranswered
Ophthalmology 63 years experience
Eye secretion: If this secretion is relatively clear it could be a mucous secretion. If it is green or yellow it could represent an infection. Either could also be associated with a nasolacrimal duct obstruction or a tear sac infection. It would be best to see an ophthalmologist if this persists.
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