What is the cause of excessive eye mucus?

Many of our friends have periodically discovered that there is suddenly more eye mucus in their eyes. Generally at this time, many people think that their eyes are inflamed, so they put some anti-inflammatory eye drops and call it a day. In fact, there are many reasons that lead to a sudden increase in eye mucus. If you do not receive targeted treatment, the problem cannot be solved. So what exactly is going on with the eye mucus?

From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, excessive eye mucus is caused by excessive liver fire, because the eyes and liver are connected. If the liver is not good, it will first manifest in the eyes. For this situation, you only need to pay attention to diet to solve it, but for other causes, targeted treatment is required.

Infection and inflammation:

Infected by bacteria or viruses, such as epidemic keratoconjunctivitis, which is common in summer, also known as "pink eye", the patient's eyes not only become red, but also have a large amount of secretions, sometimes so much that the eyes cannot be opened - "the eyes are stuck by the secretions." Usually, thick white or yellow secretions may indicate bacterial infection, while thin, slightly sticky watery liquid secretions often indicate viral keratoconjunctivitis.

allergy:

The symptoms are similar to those of conjunctivitis. In addition to increased eye mucus and tears, there will also be symptoms such as itchy and swollen eyes. In severe cases, the lower eyelids will also swell, making the patient's eyelids become like frogs and unable to open. Common allergens include dust mites, animal dander, chiggers, smoke, volatile gases, etc. Some are caused by seasonal changes, especially when seasons change, when allergies are most likely to occur.

Nasolacrimal duct obstruction:

After tears are secreted by the lacrimal glands, they must pass through the lacrimal puncta located on the lower eyelid near the nose, the lacrimal canaliculi, the lacrimal sac, and the nasolacrimal duct, and finally be excreted into the nasal cavity. When the nasolacrimal duct is blocked, the tears cannot be discharged and accumulate in the lacrimal sac, which can cause dacryocystitis, leading to frequent tearing, increased eye mucus secretion, red eyes, etc. For example, premature babies may have blocked tear ducts due to insufficient development, or the common "oily eyes" symptom in the elderly is caused by blocked nasolacrimal ducts. It is recommended to massage the area between the inner corner of the eye and the lower side of the nose root to help with unblocking and excretion.

Now that you know what causes excessive eye mucus, in order to avoid this situation, it is recommended that you pay attention to eye hygiene and avoid reading, watching TV or playing games for a long time to avoid excessive eye fatigue. If you find that the color of your eye mucus is abnormal, you may have an eye disease. The best solution is to seek treatment early.