Eye drainage
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Eye drainage
Small to large amounts of drainage and different types of drainage may be caused by irritation, a foreign body, or infection. The drainage often collects on the eyelashes and dries, causing the lashes to become matted together. The eyelids may also swell during the night. Once the matted drainage is removed, the swelling usually decreases.
Eye infections are usually caused by a virus or a bacteria. In some parts of the world, eye infections may also be caused by fungus, parasites, or other organisms. Drainage occurs with almost every type of eye infection, such as pinkeye (conjunctivitis).
Credits
| Author | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Daniel Greer |
| Associate Editor | Lila Havens |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Ian MacDonald, MDCM, FRCSC - Ophthalmology |
| Last Updated | December 13, 2005 |
| Last updated: | December 13, 2005 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Ian MacDonald, MDCM, FRCSC - Ophthalmology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Lila Havens |
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