What Are Eye Boogers?

What is the main component of the discharge that collects in the corners of your eyes?

• Water and salt

• Mucus, dead skin cells, oil, dust, and bacteria

• Tears and pollen

• Eyelash fragments and dirt

What is the name for the watery coating that protects your eyeballs?

• Cornea

• Tear film

• Eyelid

• Mucus layer

Why do eye boogers mostly appear after sleeping?

• Your eyes produce more tears while you sleep.

• Your eyelids stop blinking, allowing debris to build up.

• Your body creates extra oil during sleep.

• Dust from your pillow gets into your eyes.

What can cause eye boogers to be more gooey or sticky?

• Eating too much sugar

• Having allergies

• Sleeping on your side

• Not drinking enough water