Whitish staff on my eye

[Narafumo]

Hi,

I get like whitish stuff in one corner of my eye, it only comes in the during day time and especially after eating. I dont understand what is it. I dont feel any pain or irritation in my eye, but tears come out when i am exposed to the wind outside. My worry is that six or seven months ago, some chemical (dimethylacetamide) jump into the same eye, may be its the cause. I just rinse it with alot of water, but I have never gone to hospital or use any medication. Please, i would like to have your general advice for medication.

Thank you

[Narafumo]

Thanks Doreen, i will try that and see!!

[Doreen Fazio, M.D.]

Do not rinse your eye with tap water:  it is not sterile and could be causing irritation, leading to the accumulation of mucus.  Try artificial tears, which are sterile and contain a mild preservative, like Optive, Refresh, Systane, or Thera Tears.  If your symptoms do not improve in a week or two, seek care with an ophthalmologist.

[Doreen Fazio, M.D.]

Do not rinse your eye with tap water:  it is not sterile and could be causing irritation, leading to the accumulation of mucus.  Try artificial tears, which are sterile and contain a mild preservative, like Optive, Refresh, Systane, or Thera Tears.  If your symptoms do not improve in a week or two, seek care with an ophthalmologist.