How are eye boogers formed?

As babies, human beings naturally produce copious amounts of mucus. If the mucus gets into the eyes, it can cause itching, burning, or redness. This is because the mucus is full of bacteria; eye boogers are formed when the bacteria from your eyes reaches the back of the throat.

How are my eye boogers made?

The glands that secrete the sticky mucus that appears in the corners of your eyes are called the nasolacrimal glands. These glands are located along the roof of each nostril, and if they become clogged, they can cause your eyes to feel itchy and irritated. If you often have the feeling that something is in the corners of your eyes, but you can’t see anything, it’s likely that you have a nasal foreign body.

How are eye boogers created?

In most cases, small pieces of mucus or dust are stuck to the surface around the eyes. These particles attract other tiny particles of bacteria and body fluids, which can cause infections. These microorganisms can stick to the mucus and form a small ball. Most people rub their eyes and then rub their cheeks, which may spread the bacteria to the nose. Sometimes, bacteria can also swim into the eye through the tear ducts.

How are eye boogers made?

We all know that children's noses run a lot more than adults' noses do, but did you know that children produce twice as many nose-related sounds and twice as many snorts per hour as adults? This is because childhood sinuses are still developing, and mucus produced by the lining of the sinuses, called mucus membranes, exits the nose more frequently during childhood, as an adult's sinus membranes are less permeable. The result is more frequent nose blowing.

How are eye boogers made in the morning?

Your eyes produce tears to wash away foreign particles, which can get lodged in your eyes as you rub them. Your eyes also produce a thin, sticky mucus to lubricate and protect your eyes. When your eyes are not clean, this mucus can become more solid and form a ball. It's normal to have these small, sticky balls of goo in your eyes, but if they're larger, red, or becoming more frequent, it could mean you have a serious eye infection.