I need a medical name.....? For crusty eyes in the morning Not just sand man stuff?

Question

When I was a small child I would wake up every day for years with my eyes crusted over completely to where I could not open them at all! My mom used medicine some kind of cream for this... Now my little girl is starting this but only in one eye so far. she is only 7 months old... I now live in Sweden and the medical name I can not find in swedish to make it worse my mom pasted some years ago and I have no one to ask what that was and what medicine to use. I would like to do some research on this on the net but I need a name... if you can help it would be much appreciate!!!
ALOT of people are writting and saying this is PINK EYE BUT that does NOT last for years and my eyes were NEVER RED NOR IS MY DAUGHTERS!!!!

Answer 1

look up this word dacryostenosis its says exactly whats going on and things to help it!!! Good luck.

the exact site I looked on was http://www.drhull.com/EncyMaster/D/dacryostenosis.html

Good Luck

Answer 2

Bacterial conjunctivitis

· Stringy discharge that may cause the lids to stick together, especially after sleeping

· Swelling of the conjunctiva

· Redness

· Tearing

· Irritation and/or a gritty feeling

· Usually affects only one eye, but may spread easily to the fellow eye



Diagnosis



Conjunctivitis is diagnosed during a routine eye exam using a slit lamp microscope. In some cases, cultures are taken to determine the type of bacteria causing the infection.



Treatment


Conjunctivitis requires medical attention. The appropriate treatment depends on the cause of the problem.



For the allergic type, cool compresses and artificial tears sometimes relieve discomfort in mild cases. In more severe cases, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications and antihistamines may be prescribed. Some patients with persistent allergic conjunctivitis may also require topical steroid drops.



Bacterial conjunctivitis is usually treated with antibiotic eye drops or ointments that cover a broad range of bacteria.



Like the common cold, there is no cure for viral conjunctivitis; however, the symptoms can be relieved with cool compresses and artificial tears (found in most pharmacies). For the worst cases, topical steroid drops may be prescribed to reduce the discomfort from inflammation. Viral conjunctivitis usually resolves within 3 weeks.



To avoid spreading infection, take these simple steps:

· Disinfect surfaces such as doorknobs and counters with diluted bleach solution

· Don’t swim (some bacteria can be spread in the water)

· Avoid touching the face

· Wash hands frequently

· Don’t share towels or washcloths

· Do not reuse handkerchiefs (using a tissue is best)

· Avoid shaking hands

Answer 3

It could be a clogged tear duct. My daughter was born with this. At 6 months she still has it. It is in one eye. There is no medicine for it. The doctor told me to just wipe it gently with a warm washcloth. It should go away by 1 year but if it doesn't there is a minor surgery they can do.

Answer 4

Sounds like your talking about conjunctivitis. My son had this for a short time when he was your daughters age. He also had a clogged tear duct that produced similar goopey stuff. All I did for the clog, though, was massage his tear duct three or four times a day and it cleared itself up. Good luck.

Answer 5

http://healthgate.partners.org/browsing/LearningCenter.asp?fileName=12013.xml&title=Blepharitis

Answer 6

conjuntivitis

Answer 7

eye jiz