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I got something in my eye and rubbed it in my sleep.now there is some kind of some white crusty stuff coming out. doesn't hurt, not red. not swollen.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Eye crust: The crust stuff may represent mucus, proteinaceaous material and oils as a resonse to the foreign body in your eye.

Answered 9/25/2016

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A member asked:

I got something in my eye and rubbed it in my sleep.now there is some kind of some white crusty stuff coming out. doesn't hurt, not red. not swollen.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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