It primarily consists of thin watery mucus produced by the conjunctiva called mucin and meibum an oily substance secreted by the meibomian glands which helps keep your eyes lubricated between blinks.
Matted eyes adults allergies.
Eye discharge can be present in both children and adults and it affects males and females equally.
As you go to wipe it away a long string extends off your finger.
Pink eye conjunctivitis pinkeye is redness and swelling of the membrane that lines the eyelid called the conjunctiva.
Depending on what is causing the eye discharge additional symptoms may include.
Conjunctivitis also comes in bacterial and allergic varieties the latter of which leads to red itchy eyes and stringy discharge.
If you have allergies or a cold you may have woken up with wet or crusted discharge in your eyes.
It s caused by allergies or a viral or bacterial infection.
This guide covers the causes symptoms and treatment.
Usually eye discharge is a harmless part of your body s natural defense system but some cases are serious.
Eye discharge rheum is a function of your tear film and a necessary component of good eye health.
Babies can get it if a tear duct hasn t opened all the way.
Causes of eye discharge.
Eye discharge is a common symptom.
Hay fever an allergic reaction to outdoor pollens and molds causes nasal congestion itchy eyes and more.
Eye discharge is a common symptom.
We explain causes in adults and children prevention and more.
In some instances you ll want to see your doctor.
This discharge can cause your eyes to become so wet or gummy that it may feel like your eyes are.