When a person wakes up in the morning and sees eye droppings in the corners of their eyes, some people would think it is a normal thing to happen, while others would think it is a sign of being sick. Indeed, small quantities of eye droppings might be a sign that the eye is cleaning itself, but in the case of an abnormally large amount of eye droppings, abnormal coloration, or if other symptoms accompany it, it can be signs of some eye diseases. Today, let’s talk about these things that eye droppings are, what is normal? What situations require vigilance?
1. What are the normal conditions for eye droppings?
1. Dry environment or lack of sleep
The oil and mucus secretion of the eyes will be increased if the air is dry, you are staying up late, or you are overusing your eyes, and your eyes will become dry, which will result in more eye droppings after a long time.
2. Slight conjunctival irritation
A change in seasons-pollen, or irritation by other substances will cause the sensation of a foreign body to appear, which will increase the frequency of blinking and the amount of eye excrement.
3. Not clean your eyes before bed
There are many women who put on makeup as a habit, and if they are not cleaned up before going to bed at night, cosmetics and makeup remover products, etc., will mix with the ocular secretions to form eye droppings.
4. Minor allergies
Some people have more sensitive eyes, and they might experience mild eye allergies if there is a temperature difference between seasons or if pollen is a source of their eye irritation. In such a case, eye feces will become more than usual.
2. “These three conditions of eye droppings may be signs of disease”
More eye droppings is one of the very common situations, but when it is accompanied by severe itching, dry eyes, an abnormal color of eye droppings, foreign body sensation in the eyes, and the symptoms are persistent, then it should be paid attention to and it is caused by disease.
1. Yellow-green purulent eye feces with red and swollen eyes
Yellow-green purulent eye feces with red and swollen eyes can be bacterial conjunctivitis. At this time, the eyes will not only be red and swollen but there will also be congestion and redness of the eyes, and the eyes will also feel burning or as if there is something foreign in them. Once found, go to the doctor as soon as possible and do not use the cleaning supplies that you share with someone else, such as face towels, in order to avoid the contagion.
2. Photophobia of the eye accompanied by watery eye droppings
Light sensitivity along with tearful eyes is symptoms of viral conjunctivitis. Besides photophobia, the eyes may also give an itching sensation that will make the tearing more frequent. So if something like this happens, it is better to take antiviral therapy as early as possible.
3. White filamentous eye droppings with dry eyes
Most probably if eyes start to feel dry, we will associate it with dry eye syndrome. However, apart from dry eye syndrome, it may also be meibomian gland dysfunction which is causing the problem. At this time, in addition to dry eyes and white filamentous eye droppings, the eyes will also have It may cause fatigue, blurred vision, blinking discomfort, etc. At that time, you might as well apply hot compress to promote meibomian gland secretion Or use artificial tears to relieve eye discomfort.
Three, how to reduce abnormal eye droppings?
1. Decrease the intake of foods that irritate the body such as BBQ, hot pot, etc. and increase the consumption of foods that are beneficial to the eyes such as blueberries, carrots, spinach, pork liver, etc. Also, drink enough water every day to keep the body metabolism going and reduce the secretion of abnormal glands.
2. Do not stay in the dry environment for too long and use artificial tears if there is no other way to help you get rid of dry eyes.
3. Late nights should be decreased as they can cause congestion of blood vessels in the eyes and rein secretion of glands.
4. If there is any abnormality, use medication immediately so that it doesnot get worse.
Although eye droppings are minor, they can still show the health of the eye. If abnormal eye excrement persists for more than 3 days, or is accompanied by pain or decreased vision, you need to see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible. Especially if there are abnormal increases, color changes or discomfort symptoms, you must pay attention to it and don’t let “small problems” turn into “big troubles”!
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