What Causes Swelling, Irritation And Mucus Built Up In The Eyes?

Posted on Tue, 17 Mar 2015

Question: On the outer corner of my right eye I have swelling irritation and a buildup of mucus. It's causing pain and it's hard to see out of my right eyeball. I have not worn makeup since the swelling and irritation has come in I've been only using baby soap on my face to wash it I have not been using any creams or moisturizer since it happened and it has not helped. this happened a couple weeks ago it went away for about a week and came back up the other day

Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
The symptoms suggests angular conjunctivitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
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I am Dr. DADAPEER K, an Ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye.

I reviewed your history.
It seems from the history that you are having swelling, irritation and build up of mucus at the corner of right eye.
These symptoms usually indicate inflammatory conditions of the eye like angular conjunctivitis. This is a chronic condition and tends to last for a long time. The treatment of the condition is by use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. The use of decongestant eye drops and zinc with tetracycline eye ointment will provide symptomatic relief.
I usually recommend use of lid scrubs and avoiding make up as this may worsen the condition.

If possible do send a photo of the affected eye so that I can confirm the diagnosis and advice you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your question and the information is helpful to you.
Do write back to me for further questions.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar