In the 'Symptoms - Head - Eyes/Ocular' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about discharge from eyes:
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Do you have any form of discharge coming from from one or both eyes? It may be colored (for example white, yellow, green) or clear; it may be thick or watery.
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"No / don't know" |
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"Mild - barely anything" |
Discharge from eyes |
A symptom |
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"Moderate - needs regular cleaning" |
Discharge from eyes |
A symptom |
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"Serious - impairs vision" |
Discharge from eyes |
A symptom |
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"Severe - difficult to open eyes in the morning" |
Discharge from eyes |
A symptom |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
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Conjunctivitis |
A day or two after the first symptoms (eye discomfort), a white, yellow, or green discharge from the eyes may be present. In cases of bacterial conjunctivitis, the discharge will be somewhat thick. In viral conjunctivitis, the discharge may be thinner, and may even be clear. |
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Dry Eye |
Mucous around your eyes when you wake in the morning can be a symptom of dry eye. |
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Psoriasis |
Eye burning, itching & discharge are possible indicators of psoriasis. |
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GLOSSARY
Bacteria (Bacterial, Bacterium)
Microscopic germs. Some bacteria are "harmful" and can cause disease, while other "friendly" bacteria protect the body from harmful invading organisms.
Conjunctiva (Conjunctivitis)
Mucous membrane covering the posterior surface of the eyelids and the anterior surface of the eyeball. Conjunctivitis: An inflammation of the conjunctiva, either from environmental irritation, allergies, viral or bacterial infections.
Discharge (Discharges)
A secretion, of pus for example, from a wound or bodily orifice.
Mucus (Mucous)
The viscous, slippery substance that consists chiefly of mucin, water, cells, and inorganic salts and is secreted as a protective lubricant coating by cells and glands of the mucous membranes.
Psoriasis
An inherited skin disorder in which there are red patches with thick, dry silvery scales. It is caused by the body making too-many skin cells. Sores may be anywhere on the body but are more common on the arms, scalp, ears, and the pubic area. A swelling of small joints may go along with the skin disease.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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