Yellow Discharge from Eyes
Waking up in the morning with yellow discharge from eyes can be considered normal, but having persistent and foul-smelling yellow discharge from eyes in adults and children should prompt you in seeking medical attention. This discharge is usually accompanied by pain and redness of the eyes in worse conditions.
Causes and Treatment of Yellow Discharge from Eyes
- Blepharitis: Inflammation of the bases of the lashes that produces yellow pus. This pus is filled with huge amount of bacteria.
- Influenza or common cold: Because of the runny nose, which is the primary symptom of flu and colds, our eyes tend to produce more eye discharges than in normal condition.
- Conjunctivitis: A viral infection of the conjunctiva or outer membrane of the eyeball. Redness and itching of the eyes is commonly observed. If left untreated it may later progress to yellow discharge from eyes baby or adult.
- Corneal ulcer: It is an open sore in the outer portion of the cornea caused by bacterial infection that progresses to ulceration. Yellow discharges from eyes and visual problems arise from this condition.
Treatment
- Oral antibiotics
- Antibiotic eye drops or ointment
- Saline irrigation
Home Remedies for Yellow Discharge from Eyes
- Warm washcloth. Slowly wiping the eyes with clean warm washcloth loosens the crusts and removes the discharges.
- Remove oil. Clean the lashes and lids using baby shampoo and clean washcloth. Massage gently in downward motion like squeezing toothpaste from a tube. Do this every night for 1 whole week.
- Salt and water. An alternative for saline, mix ½ teaspoon of salt to 1 teaspoon of water, then apply it on the lash line.