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7. Dry Particles

One of the most common types of eye discharge is small, dry particles of mucus. These particles are often the result of dry eyes or dry eye syndrome. When a person’s eyes are too dry, their eye discharge doesn’t have enough water to flow down the tear duct. Instead, the mucus, oil, and other substances stick together and collect in the corners of the eyes. There are many reasons a person may have dry eyes, including medications, age, and hormonal changes.

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