When to see a doctor for white eye discharge?
White eye discharge can be caused by a number of eye conditions. In some cases, this symptom is no cause for alarm. However, if it becomes excessive or is accompanied by irregular symptoms, you should visit a doctor.
Can a cornea ulcer cause white eye discharge?
The cornea is a clear membrane that covers the iris and the pupil. When it becomes inflamed or infected, an ulcer can form and may cause white eye discharge. Other symptoms associated with corneal ulcers include:
How to get rid of white discharge from eyes?
Dunk a soft cloth or a cotton ball and place it on the affected eye. Rose water drops could be administered to the affected eye or a few drops could be poured onto the cotton ball and placed over the eye. The eye would feel comfortable and the burning sensation would decrease.
What does it mean when you have discharge from Your Eyes?
Eye discharge is the excretion of a watery or thick substance other than the natural lubrication tears that the eye produces. The constant secretion of this liquid or semi-liquid substance could be the sign of inflammatory or serious eye infections.
What should I do if I use mupirocin on my eyes?
Use mupirocin exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Wash the affected skin area thoroughly, and then gently apply a small amount (a thin film) of the ointment. You may cover the area with a sterile gauze dressing. Do not apply mupirocin to your eyes.
Can you use mupirocin on your vagina?
This medicine should only be used on the skin. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina. Do not use it on skin areas that have cuts, scrapes, or burns. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away with water.
What should you not do with mupirocin ointment?
Keep all appointments with your doctor. Mupirocin is for external use only. Do not let mupirocin ointment get into your eyes, nose, or mouth, and do not swallow it. Do not apply dressings, bandages, cosmetics, lotions, or other skin medications to the area being treated unless your doctor tells you.
When to call the doctor after taking mupirocin?
Use a sterile gauze pad to cover the treated skin. Do not cover treated areas with a bandage, plastic wrap, or other covering that does not allow air to circulate. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within 3 to 5 days, or if your skin condition gets worse.