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What is the cause of greenish mucus in the eye?
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Conjunctivitis: Green discharge from the eye usually indicates a conjunctivitis, or eye infection. See your family doctor or ophthalmologist to confirm the diagnosis and provide a treatment plan.
Answered 1/10/2014
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Bacterial: Sometimes, green discharge as opposed to clear discharge, are more associated with bacterial infection. I would definitely see your ophthalmologist.
Answered 1/29/2012
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