Eye discharge

The symptom of filamentous secretions in the eyes may be caused by keratitis or tear duct obstruction, or it may be caused by acute allergic conjunctivitis. It is recommended that everyone should pay attention to eye care and treatment. If the filamentous secretions in the eyes are caused by inflammation, we should receive treatment in time, because inflammation of the eyes can easily cause blindness in patients.

Beware of 5 types of eye discharge

1. Watery secretions

It is a thin, slightly viscous watery liquid. Increased secretion often indicates viral keratoconjunctivitis, early tear duct obstruction, foreign bodies on the ocular surface, minor trauma, etc. If myopia or astigmatism is not corrected or the glasses are not suitable, watery secretions may increase after reading for a long time, accompanied by eye fatigue.

2. Sticky secretions

It often occurs in patients with dry eyes and acute allergic conjunctivitis, appearing as a sticky white filamentous substance, which is very similar to the properties of commonly used glue, and is also accompanied by symptoms such as foreign body sensation and itchy eyes. Patients with allergic conjunctivitis may also pull stringy discharge from their eyes when they wake up in the morning.

3. Mucopurulent secretions

A relatively viscous, slightly yellowish substance. If this type of secretion increases, the possibility of chronic allergic conjunctivitis and trachoma should be considered.

4. Purulent discharge

It is the issue that should be given the most attention. The appearance of purulent secretions often indicates bacterial infection and you should go to the hospital for treatment in time. If a large amount of purulent secretions are found in both eyes of a newborn 3 to 4 days after birth, it is highly suggestive of gonococcal conjunctivitis, commonly known as pus-filled eyes.

5. Bloody secretions

If you find that your eye discharge is light pink or obviously blood red, it may be caused by eye trauma. In addition, acute viral infection should also be considered, in which case the patient will also have red eyes, swollen preauricular lymph nodes, etc.