What is the white discharge from the corners of my eyes?

Eye health is extremely important for everyone, because eyes are the windows to the soul and the tool for people to discover the world. The health of your eyes can be reflected in your daily condition. For example, some people suffer from glaucoma, the main characteristics of which are that the iris of the eye is mostly dark green and the vision is severely reduced. Others suffer from cataracts, the main feature of which is the clouding of the lens of the eye, which makes vision blurrier. Minor eye diseases such as white secretions in the corners of the eyes are also relatively common. Although the impact is not significant, the hidden disease risks cannot be ignored. Let’s take a look at what the white secretions in the corners of the eyes are.

1. White discharge from the corners of the eyes may be caused by conjunctivitis

Infected by bacteria or viruses, such as epidemic keratoconjunctivitis common in spring and summer, also known as "pink eye", the patient's eyes not only turn red, but also have a large amount of secretions, sometimes so much that the eyes cannot be opened - "they are stuck with secretions." Usually, thick white or yellow secretions may indicate bacterial infection, while thin, slightly sticky watery liquid secretions often indicate viral keratoconjunctivitis. The best prevention method is to wash your hands frequently, not rub your eyes, and not share washbasins and towels with others to avoid cross infection. Once the eyes have abnormal secretions, foreign body sensation, redness and swelling and other related symptoms, you should seek medical attention in time.

2. White discharge from the corners of the eyes may be caused by conjunctivitis

The causes of conjunctivitis can be divided into two categories: infectious and non-infectious according to their different natures. Infectious: conjunctivitis caused by infection with pathogenic microorganisms; Non-infectious: Allergic inflammation caused by local or systemic allergic reactions is the most common, and external physical and chemical factors, such as light and various chemicals, can also become pathogenic factors.

3. White discharge in the corners of the eyes may be caused by dry eyes

Normal tear layers have three layers: the outer layer is the oil layer, the middle layer is the water layer, and the innermost layer is the mucus layer. Dry eye syndrome is caused by the lack of the water layer in the middle. This is especially true for modern people who overuse computers, stare at the screen for a long time, blink too little, and most offices have air conditioning and the indoor air is dry, which causes the water on the surface of the eyes to evaporate and trigger dry eye syndrome. If tear secretion is insufficient and the eyes lack adequate protection, the chances of infection and inflammation will greatly increase, leading to excessive eye mucus.