Why am I suddenly producing more eye gunk at night?

Question

so one night, I felt as though there was something in my eye, and kept rubbing at it (bad, I know) the next morning, my eyes were red and swollen and very gunky with dried tears. ever since then I've woken up with much more gunk in my eye than I have previously, even though the swelling and discomfort went away the next day. I wear glasses only, and I did use redness reducing eye drops when my eyes were very red.

Answer 1

sorry, but its an STD, please see a doctor

Answer 2

It could be dehydration, an allergy or a change in the weather.  My eyes do that when I sleep with the ceiling fan on!  

If you're really worried, go see your optometrist.  It doesn't sounds like a big deal to me though.  

Hope you feel better soon!  ;o)