What’s wrong with your baby’s yellow eye boogers?

If your little one has a lot of yellow eye droppings, it may be caused by blepharitis, conjunctivitis or keratitis, or dacryocystitis. 1. Blepharitis: Blepharitis is an acute purulent disease that occurs in the glands of the eyelids, and patients may experience localized redness and swelling of the eyelids, burning, pain and other uncomfortable symptoms. Under the stimulation of inflammation, the patient may have increased ocular secretion, photophobia, conjunctival congestion and other discomfort symptoms, so the child may appear yellowish eye droppings in the corners of the eyes. 2. Conjunctivitis or keratitis: If the baby’s conjunctiva or cornea is infected by bacteria or viruses, keratitis or conjunctivitis may occur, and the child may have increased eye secretions, eye redness, swelling, tearing and other symptoms. 3. Dacryocystitis: Dacryocystitis is a common ophthalmologic disease, mostly caused by the blockage of the tear ducts secondary to infection, the child may appear red, tearing and other discomforts, the corners of the eyes may also appear pus discharge. It is recommended that children with excessive eye discharge should seek prompt medical attention to assess their condition and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.