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A member asked:

I've had this white stringy discharge coming out of eyeball i get the discharge on and off all day.?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Eye exam: Difficult to say without an exam. Recommend having it checked out if not improving and especially if eye is red, painful, or vision affected.

Dr Ferdowsi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/5/2014

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Dr. Mark Golden answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

White discharge: Most commonly white discharge from the eye is a sign of irritation. Stop touching your eyes, use cold compresses for itching and use tear drops for discomfort.

Dr Wortz agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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