Yellow discharge from eye toddler

Any kind of vision problem in a child can seem a bit scary. But when it comes to gunk in your baby's eye, yellow discharge or toddler eye boogers, know that these issues are pretty common at this age.

And for the most part, toddler eye infections and injuries get resolved easily.

While you can't always prevent one of these eye issues from cropping up, you can learn about them so you're able to spot the symptoms. To help with all things eye-related, here's a look at the common infections and injuries your toddler may develop as well as how each is treated. 

Yellow or green eye discharge

Icky sticky yellow or green eye discharge is usually the result of pink eye, which is a condition that's officially called conjunctivitis.Trusted SourceAmerican Academy of PediatricsPinkeye (Conjunctivitis)See All Sources^[1] This very contagious infection turns the whites of the eyes pink and often produces some yellowish discharge and eye boogers.

Bacteria, a virus, certain allergies or a reaction to a chemical can all cause pink eye.

If you suspect a

eye cold symptoms in toddlers

toddler eye infection with cold