Wash your hands before touching your eyes
Gently wipe the mucus away with a clean, warm, damp cloth
Use a fresh cotton pad or tissue for each eye
Apply a warm compress to loosen dried discharge
Rinse your eyes with sterile saline or artificial tears
Avoid rubbing your eyes
Remove contact lenses until the irritation clears
Clean eyelids gently with diluted baby shampoo or eyelid wipes if recommended
Replace eye makeup and contact lens cases if they may be contaminated
See a doctor if the mucus is thick, green, bloody, painful, or comes with vision changes
Seek medical care if symptoms last more than a few days or keep coming back