Allergies. The side effect of allergy conjunctivitis caused by allergens is eye discharge that may affect both eyes.
Conjunctivitis. It is an eye infection known as pink eye that causes eye discharge. If left untreated, it may cause severe eye problems.
Stye. It is caused by clogged eyelid glands infected by eyelash follicles, producing eye discharge that looks like a pimple with a small spot.
Keratitis. It is a corneal infection that releases massive discharge with an abnormal color. It spreads faster that may lead to blindness if left untreated.
Blepharitis. The formation of oil around the follicles causes inflammation of eyelashes and crusty eye discharge, yellow or green mucus.
Corneal ulcer. It is an infection of the cornea affecting the ulcerous spot, which causes white discharge associated with excessive tearing and pain in the eye.
Eye injury or trauma. An accidental situation like a splash of chemicals in the eye may damage the organ and produce discharge as a symptom of being injured.
Dacryocystitis. It is a blocked tear duct that swells the inner eyelid causing a white eye discharge, which can be painful.
Prevent and Manage Eye Discharge
A small amount of eye discharge after waking up is usual and not harmful. However, here are the steps and ways to prevent and manage excessive eye discharge.
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