There is a lot of discharge in the eyes in the morning

We all know that there will be eye mucus in the eyes when we wake up every morning. In fact, this is normal eye secretion. If we overuse our eyes the day before, the secretion may be more, or if we go to bed late, there will be more eye mucus. This is a normal detoxification process of the eyes and has a protective effect on the eyes. So what should we do if there is a lot of secretion in the eyes in the morning?

Watery discharge:

The secretion is a thin, slightly viscous watery liquid. Increased secretion often indicates viral keratoconjunctivitis, early tear duct obstruction, foreign body 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.

Viscous secretion:

The secretions often appear 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 are also accompanied by symptoms such as foreign body sensation and itchy eyes. Children with allergic conjunctivitis may also pull out stringy secretions from their eyes when they wake up in the morning.

Mucopurulent discharge:

The discharge is thicker and slightly yellowish. If this type of secretion increases, the possibility of chronic allergic conjunctivitis and trachoma should be considered.

Purulent discharge:

Secretion is the problem that should be taken seriously. 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.

Bloody discharge:

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