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A member asked:

Mucus draining from eye for 6 days. doesn't hurt and not red. have a long history of herpes simplex in this eye so can't tell if my vision has changed?

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Either can I: It sounds like an eye infection.Clean away mucus with a solution of 50% warm water with a 50% diluted baby soap or baby shampoo. You may need prescription eye drops or oral antibiotics- please get examined today. If there is no blistering rash ,I doubt that this is herpes simplex.

Answered 9/23/2016

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