Snot in my eyes i cannot see?

Question

i've been batling a nasty head cold for a while and i cant see well so my mom told be my sinuses backed up into my eyes and its snot! eww

My mom is an eye dr. so she gave me some antibiotics but in the mean time till they work i have school!!!! and Finals!!! and i cannot see very well at all i cant skip cuz i will miss my days for testing and school is over very very soon and i wont be able to make them up what do i do to be able to see???

Answer 1

dude why not ask ur momma

Answer 2

Fruitiest Punch - I have sinus problems and sometimes my sinuses affect my eyes.  The snot in your eyes is just mucus.  Your eyes, nose, mouth and ears all produce self-cleansing mucus.  The snot from your nose and the tears in your eyes are basically the same - their purpose is to cleanse your eyes and sinuses and remove dirt and waste products.

Go to your local drugstore and purchase a plastic eye wash cup (about $1) or a package of Eye Wash (which comes with an eye wash cup for about $4).  When you get up in the morning, before going to bed at night and whenever you feel the need to, just rinse your eyes out with plain water or Eye Wash using the eye wash cup.

Just an FYI - your tears are saline (have salt in them, that is why your tears taste salty).  Washing your eyes out with plain water may make your eyes feel dry because you are washing away the salt.  Washing your eyes out with Eye Wash may become irritating if you do it to much, because Eye Wash contains preservatives to keep it sterile, but can make your eyes burn a little.  

Good luck

Answer 3

Your mum is obviously the one who knows that answer best.