Fishing eye syndrome, also called mucus eye syndrome, is a rare disorder that typically affects one eye.
It is characterized by excessive mucus production in your eye after a mechanical trauma.
This in turn leads to increased production of mucus.
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They can diagnose fishing eye syndrome.
There is a weak relationship between body-focused repetitive behaviors and mental health disorders such as obsessive compulsive disorder.
Summary
Fishing eye syndrome is characterized byexcessive mucus productionand usually occurs after mechanical trauma to your eye.
Fishing eye syndrome usually gets better as you treat the underlying condition thats causing it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is fishing eye syndrome?
How long does fishing eye syndrome last?
How do you stop fishing eye syndrome?
Fishing eye syndrome is stopped when the underlying ocular condition is treated.
How common is fishing eye syndrome?
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