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3. Thick and Crusty

If the eyelids are inflamed, eye discharge can become thick and crusty. Medical professionals call eyelid inflammation blepharitis. Blepharitis is usually not a serious issue, though it can be uncomfortable and cause the eyes and eyelids to develop a red coloration. The crusty eye discharge can collect on the eyelashes and cause them to stick together. Some cases of blepharitis cause the skin around the eyes to flake. Often, blepharitis will lead to other conditions, such as pink eye.

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