This guide covers the causes symptoms and treatment.
Matted eyes adults allergies.
Babies can get it if a tear duct hasn t opened all the way.
It s caused by allergies or a viral or bacterial infection.
This discharge can cause your eyes to become so wet or gummy that it may feel like your eyes are.
Hay fever an allergic reaction to outdoor pollens and molds causes nasal congestion itchy eyes and more.
If you have allergies or a cold you may have woken up with wet or crusted discharge in your eyes.
In some instances you ll want to see your doctor.
Conjunctivitis also comes in bacterial and allergic varieties the latter of which leads to red itchy eyes and stringy discharge.
Usually eye discharge is a harmless part of your body s natural defense system but some cases are serious.
We explain causes in adults and children prevention and more.
Eye discharge rheum is a function of your tear film and a necessary component of good eye health.
Depending on what is causing the eye discharge additional symptoms may include.
Causes of eye discharge.
Don t overlook itchy red and swollen eyes they may be symptoms of an eye allergy which can occur by itself or with a nasal allergy.
Eye discharge can often be a byproduct of allergies or blocked tear ducts.
As you go to wipe it away a long string extends off your finger.
Eye discharge symptoms to be aware of.
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.
Pink eye conjunctivitis pinkeye is redness and swelling of the membrane that lines the eyelid called the conjunctiva.