white eye goo

[sbullock14]

i think i have an eye infection because ive had it for over a month now and my eyes have constantly got loads of white gloop in my eye

its not that sleep stuff but i dont know what it is

can anyone tell me what it is and how to get rid of it?
thanks x

[pingping]

it could be conjunctivitis - do you wake up with your eyes stuck shut? this is very contagious and you should get to the doc's asap as it can be passed to others.

[cheffron]

You should try and not wear eye make up for as long as it clears.

Every night - clean the eye with just salt water and cotton wool.

My eyes got really infected and I cut out dairy products for a week and my eye healed well.

[heathfield]

More on conjunctivitis here. Best to see your doctor, especially since some eye infections could permanently affect your vision if not treated.

[OBonio]

You can get over the counter stuff for conjunctivitus now. Go to your local pharmacy and speak to them.

[janetsflower]

You can get a cream called Brolene from chemist which is excellent stuff but i would recommend two tubes - one for each eye so you don't cross contaminate, i used to get conjunctivitus quite regularly til i used this and it cleared up in two days. Put it on according to instructions before you go to bed. eyes will be sticky in morning but will wash away. also be careful about cross contaminating your eyes with your towels etc. If that doesn't do the trick you will have to visit your doctor