A member asked:

Is it normal for eye discharge to stink?

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Dr. Richard Hector answered

No: an odor indicates an infection

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

No: "Normal" eye discharge has no odor. If there is an odor it might reflect an infection of the eye. Other things with odor that might get into the eye are quickly flushed out. Any eye with an odor needs immediate evaluation.

Answered 7/30/2015

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Dr. Neal Sher answered

Specializes in LASIK Surgery

No: Eye discharge should not smell bad. It may represent a bacterial infection and you should call your doctor for advice

Dr Harte and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/20/2017

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Dr. Michael Willman answered

Stinky eye stuff: It is now typical for eye discharge to smell. A significant smell could indicate a bacterial eye infection.

Answered 5/31/2016

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A member asked:

Is it normal for eye discharge to stink?

9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Dr. Richard Hector answered

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

Dr. Neal Sher answered

Dr Harte and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Michael Willman answered

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