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what is it?

I always have white stuff in the corner of my eye.  Throughout the day I constantly have to wipe them and they sometimes feel dry.  What is this stuff and how can I stop it?
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Yes it is likely mucus and as achilea says you may have evolved into a fisher of mucous.
JCH MD
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You may be suffering from something called 'Mucus Fishing Syndrome.'

Check it out here:

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Eye-Care/Really-wierd----mucus-strings-taking-over-my-eyes/show/1716429
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