What should I do if eye boogers fall into my eyes?

Most people have eye boogers, which is actually a normal phenomenon. However, some people have more eye boogers, while others have less. In fact, there are many reasons for the amount of eye boogers. Sometimes some people's eye boogers fall into their eyes and cannot come out. If allowed to develop, it will affect their normal life. In fact, you can first wash it with clean water and then wipe it with a clean towel.

How does eye discharge form?

Inside the eye is a tissue called the eyelid. It is located near the eyelashes at the edge of the eye.

When the tarsal plate secretes this substance during the day, it protects the eyes. At night, we need to close our eyes and rest. The secretions secreted by the eyelids will gather near the eyelashes, mix with dust, tears, etc., and then become eye secretions. It can be said that it is a substance secreted by the normal body.

Causes of eye mucus

1. Eye irritation: If the eyes are stimulated by eyelashes, dust, strong light, high temperature, staying up late, radiation, etc., it will cause eye fatigue and increase eyelid secretions.

2. Eye diseases, such as conjunctivitis, trachoma, etc. Not only does it increase the amount of eye mucus, but it is also accompanied by tearing, redness, congestion, itching and other phenomena.

3. Eye allergies. The eyes can also be allergic, causing itching, fever, swelling and pain, and increased tear production. Common allergens include mites, smoke, volatile gases and animal hair.

4. Nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Under normal circumstances, the tears from the lacrimal gland need to enter the nasal cavity through the lacrimal puncta, lacrimal canaliculi, nasolacrimal duct, etc. of the lower eyelid. If the tear duct and nasolacrimal duct are blocked, tears will accumulate in the dacryocystitis, causing dacryocystitis, resulting in increased tears and eye mucus.

Solutions for different types of secretions

1. Foamy secretions

If the discharge is foamy, it may be a characteristic of dry eye or a state of infection with a pathogenic bacteria (such as bacteria with strong pathogenicity).

How to deal with it: If the condition is caused by pathogens, wipe the eyelids with a clean towel, clean the eyes with clean water, and use antibiotics under the guidance of a doctor; for dry eyes, use artificial tears and preservative-free eye drops to relieve discomfort, and develop the habit of blinking frequently. Eating more fresh fruits and vegetables and increasing the intake of vitamins A, B1, C, and E can also prevent symptoms such as dry cornea and dry eyes.

2. Watery discharge

The eye secretions are like clear water and become thinner, which may indicate a viral infection. For example, when you have a cold, the nasal mucosa and conjunctiva are infected, which can lead to increased reflex secretions. Due to the underdevelopment of the nasal bones, some children may have an inner canthus with eyelids, which often causes eye irritation and more watery secretions. Eyelid abnormalities in the elderly, such as entropion and ectropion, can also increase watery secretions.

How to deal with it: If it is a viral infection, you should use antiviral drugs under the guidance of a doctor, pay attention to rest, do not go out in too much sunlight, and avoid ultraviolet rays or bacteria in the air that may cause a recurrence of the virus. If children and the elderly have increased secretion of water samples, they should go to the hospital's ophthalmology department in time to check whether they have abnormal eyelids, entropion and other symptoms, and the doctor will decide whether to undergo surgery.

3. Purulent yellow and white discharge

This eye discharge is thicker and slightly yellowish and is often caused by bacterial infections, such as staphylococcus, and may be a symptom of chronic allergic conjunctivitis.

Countermeasures: In addition to using antibiotic eye drops, pay attention to personal hygiene, wash your hands frequently with clean water, and do not rub your eyes with your hands. Especially for contact lens wearers, pay attention to cleaning when wearing glasses.