Medically reviewed by Bryan M. Wolynski, OD Key Takeaways Watery eye mucus often comes from a virus and is linked to pink eye.  Thick green or gray mucus can mean a bacterial infection needing ...

Sleep, pink eye, and allergies may cause you to have crusty eyes. You can apply a warm compress to soften and gently remove eye crusts. Try washing your eyelids daily with baby shampoo to keep them ...

During the day, blinking the eyes prevents an accumulation. “If there is discharge from the eyes during the day or the accumulation overnight changes — in color, amount or discomfort — then there ...

Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, may present as one or both eyes looking red and becoming irritated. Other symptoms can include discharge, increased tearing, and crusting. ”Pink eye” is the nonclinical ...

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Eye health is often overlooked until noticeable symptoms arise. One such symptom is frequent crust on your eyes. This seemingly minor issue can be an indicator of underlying conditions that require ...

Conjunctivitis can occur due to bacterial or viral infection or an allergic reaction. People often refer to bacterial or viral conjunctivitis as pink eye. Infectious and allergic conjunctivitis have ...

Eye infections are relatively common in children. An expert explains why diagnosis is so important, why antibiotics are not always the solution, and what must never be put in a child’s eye. Eye ...