Continuous Discharge From The Eyes

What Causes Constant Eye Discharge?

Constant eye discharge can have various causes, ranging in severity from 'worrying' to 'needs attention'.  Finding the true cause means ruling out or confirming each possibility – in other words, diagnosis.

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Diagnosis is usually a complex process due to the sheer number of possible causes and related symptoms.  In order to diagnose constant eye discharge, we could:

  • Research the topic
  • Find a doctor with the time
  • Use a diagnostic computer system.
The process is the same, whichever method is used.

Step 1: List all Possible Causes

We begin by identifying the disease conditions which have "constant eye discharge" as a symptom.  Here are three possibilities:
  • Psoriasis
  • Dry Eye
  • Conjunctivitis

Step 2: Build a Symptom Checklist

We then identify all possible symptoms and risk factors of each possible cause, and check the ones that apply:
past episodes of bloodshot eyes
cracked skin
history of deformed toenails
brittle fingernails
frequent red eyelids
waking up with dry eyes
psoriasis
occasional itchy eyes
grooves across fingernails
pitted nails
black/brown fingernails
very dry eyes
... and so on

Step 3: Rule Out or Confirm each Possible Cause

A differential diagnosis of your symptoms and risk factors finds the likely cause of constant eye discharge:
Cause Probability Status
Conjunctivitis 96% Confirm
Dry Eye 13% Unlikely
Psoriasis 5% Ruled out
* This is a simple example to illustrate the process

Arriving at a Correct Diagnosis

The Analyst™ is our online diagnosis tool that learns all about you through a straightforward process of multi-level questioning, providing diagnosis at the end.

If you indicate eye problems, The Analyst™ will ask further questions including this one:
Do you have any form of constant discharge coming from one or both eyes? It may be colored (for example white, yellow, green) or clear; it may be thick or watery.
Possible responses:
→ No / don't know
→ Mild - barely anything
→ Moderate - needs regular cleaning
→ Serious - impairs vision
→ Severe - difficult to open eyes in the morning
Based on your response to this question, which may indicate mild eye discharge, moderate eye discharge, serious eye discharge or severe eye discharge, The Analyst™ will consider possibilities such as:
Dry Eye

Mucous around your eyes when you wake in the morning can be a symptom of dry eye.

Psoriasis

Eye burning, itching & discharge are possible indicators of psoriasis.

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