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Does Bacterial Eye Infections Cause Gooey And Water Discharge?
Question: Does bacterial eye infections necessarily come with gooey discharge or can it associated only with watery discharge in addition to the other common symptoms?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query.
Usually a bacterial eye infection causes a sticky, yellow or greenish eye discharge in the corner of the eye.This because the bacteria that can cause an eye infection ,cause the formation of pus that is yellow-green and thick (not watery).In this case there is only little discharge that most commonly is noticed like some crusting of the eyelashes in the morning.It doesn't really cause a watery discharge.
If you have a watery eye discharge ,than most like the cause of the conjunctivitis is an allergic reaction or a viral infection.
If the cause is allergy ,you also would have itchiness on eyes,burning ,tearing , a runny nose ,sneezing etc.
If the cause is a viral infection ,you would have watery eyes, runny nose, sore throat etc.(all the symptoms of a viral infection).
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any question.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query.
Usually a bacterial eye infection causes a sticky, yellow or greenish eye discharge in the corner of the eye.This because the bacteria that can cause an eye infection ,cause the formation of pus that is yellow-green and thick (not watery).In this case there is only little discharge that most commonly is noticed like some crusting of the eyelashes in the morning.It doesn't really cause a watery discharge.
If you have a watery eye discharge ,than most like the cause of the conjunctivitis is an allergic reaction or a viral infection.
If the cause is allergy ,you also would have itchiness on eyes,burning ,tearing , a runny nose ,sneezing etc.
If the cause is a viral infection ,you would have watery eyes, runny nose, sore throat etc.(all the symptoms of a viral infection).
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any question.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I did have some crusting in the morning, but little sticky discharge. The wateriness is a little thicker than normal tears. I do not have any runny nose, itchy eyes, or sore throat.
Brief Answer:
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
It can be a bacterial conjunctivitis.
I would suggest to consult a physician and get examined.If the doctor after examination has doubts about the cause of the inflammation ,he may take a sample of the discharge and send it to get examined.
If the cause of conjunctivitis is bacterial ,you will need a topical antibiotic.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
It can be a bacterial conjunctivitis.
I would suggest to consult a physician and get examined.If the doctor after examination has doubts about the cause of the inflammation ,he may take a sample of the discharge and send it to get examined.
If the cause of conjunctivitis is bacterial ,you will need a topical antibiotic.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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