Mucus strands are medically referred to as mucus fishing syndrome. They are commonly found when removing mucus strands from the eye. When a person does this on a regular basis, it usually leads to infections and irritation.
The usual symptoms of mucus buildup in the eyes include a painful sensation, watering eyes, redness in the eyes, and sometimes even eye inflammation.
What are the causes of mucus fishing syndrome? In all cases, it is triggered by an excessive production of mucus in the eye. Let’s check out what causes that.
Pink Eye
Pink eye, medically referred to as conjunctivitis, is a condition characterized by redness and itchy sensations in the eye. Sometimes it also associated with watery eyes and the formation of sticky pus around the eyes. It is a contagious condition, and it can easily be passed to other persons.
BFRB
BFRB or body focused repetitive behavior, is often associated with habitual rubbing of the eyes. People affected by this medical condition tend to perform particular actions, such as biting their nails, repetitively. Being unable to stop this may lead to more serious damage to both mental and physical health.
Dry Eye Syndrome
One of the most common causes of mucus fishing syndrome is the so-called dry eye syndrome. It occurs when a person suffers from dry eyes because they’re not able to lubricate them by the regular production of tears.
Dacryocystitis
This medical condition is actually a type of infection known for affecting the tear ducts. Once they become blocked, an inflammation occurs leading to mucus fishing syndrome.
Blepharitis
Blepharitis is an inflammatory condition that occurs in the glands that produce oil at the base of the eyelashes. It can also be an underlying cause of mucus fishing syndrome.
Conclusion
In most cases, the mucus fishing syndrome is triggered by another underlying medical condition which needs to be treated to alleviate the symptoms.
