Optometrist Dr. Bridget Anderson joins The Doctors to weigh in on the TikTok trend of eye fishing or mucus fishing. She shares there’s a condition where the eye produces excess mucus and a person will ...
Medically reviewed by Bryan M. Wolynski, ODFact checked by Nick BlackmerMedically reviewed by Bryan M. Wolynski, ODFact checked by Nick Blackmer Eye discharge tends to build up when you are asleep, ...
Hopefully you’ve had the foresight to avoid this one. “Mucus fishing” is the latest gross-out TikTok trend, in which users force out gunk from their irritated eyes using Q-tips and their own fingers ...
Here's how to figure out how to get something out of your eye, and when you need to consult a medical professional instead.
Sleep in your eyes, sleep crust, sand, eye gunk—whatever you call it, we all get it—that crusty stuff in the corners of your ...
From the waxy wonders of the ear canal to the crusty eye goop that greets many of each morning, these seemingly mundane — and perhaps a little gross — substances are actually the unsung heroes of the ...
Have you ever woken up with wet, gummy, or crusty eyes? While likely harmless, in some cases, you may need to see a doctor. What are sticky eyes? If you have allergies or a cold, you may have woken up ...