Medically reviewed by Ann Marie Griff, OD on March 2, 2018 — Written by Diana Wells. Green discharge or mucus in one or both of your eyes is a sign of a bacterial infection. Having green discharge in your eyes requires medical treatment.
How to know if you have discharge from your eye?
Common accompanying symptoms of eye discharge. 1 Redness. 2 Itchiness. 3 Pain. 4 Blurry vision. 5 Light sensitivity. 6 Eyelid swelling. 7 Gritty sensation. 8 Eyelids stuck together when waking up. 9 Feeling like there is an object in the eye. 10 Upper respiratory infection symptoms: Such as runny nose and cough.
What to do if you have green mucus in your eye?
Try closing the eye and applying a cold compress to the eyelids as well. Allergies may be the instigating factor for eye mucus or discharge. Ocular allergy sufferers often report a stringy type of discharge that is usually clear or white in color.
Do you need to see a vet for green eye discharge?
The eye has a natural ability to resist bacteria and if you see eye discharge with a little redness of conjunctiva, there is usually no need to panic. I must emphasize an eye examination by a veterinarian is essential to ensure there is not a serious eye problem.
Medically reviewed by Ann Marie Griff, OD on March 2, 2018 — Written by Diana Wells. Green discharge or mucus in one or both of your eyes is a sign of a bacterial infection. Having green discharge in your eyes requires medical treatment.
Why does my dog have green eye boogers?
Green eye discharge (which is referred to affectionately as “green eye boogers” by some) is a common problem in many for dogs. Most people immediately jump to the conclusion that green or whitish discharge or mucus in their dog’s eyes means there is an infection. You may be asking, “Why does my dog have green eye boogers?
When to seek medical treatment for Green mucus in the eye?
If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, seek emergency treatment immediately. Excessive amounts of green mucus in the eye can indicate an ocular infection. Bacterial eye infections often present with a thick, green discharge, along with redness and eye pain.
