What Are Eye Boogers?
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Bacterial and Viral Keratitis
Eye boogers are just one symptom of a very serious corneal condition: microbial keratitis, also known as corneal ulcers. There are two different types of keratitis: bacterial and viral. Contact lens wearers can be exposed to both of these types of keratitis.
Apart from the discharge, other symptoms include pain in the eye that increases over time, red eyes, and blurry vision. Possible methods of management include corneal scrapes, topical steroids or a combination of management options.4College of Optometrists - The professional body for optometrists - London, UK. ‘Microbial Keratitis (bacterial, Fungal).’ College of Optometrists - The Professional Body for Optometrists, www.college-optometrists.org/guidance/clinical-management-guidelines/microbial-keratitis-bacterial-fungal-.html
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