"Why Do I Have So Much Eye Discharge?"

There is a lot of eye discharge. What's going on?

Eye discharge refers to ocular secretions. Eye twitching and excessive ocular secretions can be caused by bacterial conjunctivitis, viral conjunctivitis, dacryocystitis, etc., and require timely treatment.

1. Bacterial Conjunctivitis: If bacteria invade the conjunctiva, it can cause inflammatory lesions and increased secretions, leading to conjunctival hyperemia, tearing, photophobia, and even eyelid tremors due to inflammatory stimulation. Medications such as Tobramycin Eye Drops, Levofloxacin Hydrochloride Eye Drops, and Ofloxacin Eye Drops can be used as recommended by a doctor.
2. Viral Conjunctivitis: The cause of viral conjunctivitis is viral infection. Excessive stimulation of the conjunctival tissue by the virus can cause involuntary eye twitching and may result in clear serous secretions. Antiviral medications can be used under the guidance of a doctor, such as Aciclovir Eye Drops, Ganciclovir Eye Drops, and Foscarnet Sodium Eye Drops.
3. Dacryocystitis: Dacryocystitis may be caused by narrowing or obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct, allowing bacteria to proliferate in the lacrimal sac, resulting in mucus or purulent secretions. If a local abscess forms, eye twitching may also occur. Medications such as Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets, Penicillin V Potassium Tablets, and Cefazolin Capsules can be taken under the guidance of a doctor.

Apart from the above reasons, it could also be caused by ocular herpes zoster, etc. Patients need to visit the ophthalmology department of the hospital promptly and should not use medication blindly.