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Hello. the corner of my right eye seems to be collecting a lot more rheum than ever before. it is not sticky thoug, it is always crusty & hard to pick away. i have to use a qtip soaked in eye drops to remove it. i used brolen, now just using eyegene?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Eye: eye problem could be related to conjunctivitis. If it's on the inner aspect of your eye and obstructed lacrimal duct could be the problem.

Answered 11/27/2019

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A member asked:

Hello. the corner of my right eye seems to be collecting a lot more rheum than ever before. it is not sticky thoug, it is always crusty & hard to pick away. i have to use a qtip soaked in eye drops to remove it. i used brolen, now just using eyegene?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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