What Are Eye Boogers?

The video explains the phenomenon of eye boogers, also known as gound or rheum, which are crusty residues that form in the corners of the eyes during sleep. These residues are composed of mucus, dead skin cells, oil, dust, and bacteria. Eye boogers form because the tear film, which usually clears debris when blinking, is inactive during sleep. Variations in eye boogers can occur due to allergies or eye conditions. While generally harmless, excessive eye boogers can indicate health issues like blocked tear ducts or infections such as pinkeye.

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