You might call it “sleep”, “eye gunk,” or even “eye boogers,” whatever the nickname, most of us wake up with a little crust in the corners of our eyes. It’s such a common part of our morning routine that we barely give it a second thought. But eye health experts warn it may not always be as innocent as it seems.

While often harmless, the colour, texture, and amount of this morning build-up can sometimes reveal clues about your health. Neil Laird, Specialist Optometrist from Pure Optical , explains what your morning eye discharge is really telling you, and when it could be a sign to take action.

“Eye discharge is a normal part of the body’s cleaning process,” says Laird. “It’s your eyes’ way of flushing out debris, oils, and dead cells while you sleep, but if it suddenly changes in app

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