What causes excessive eye discharge in children?

Excessive eye discharge in children is generally due to three main reasons: 1. Incomplete development of the tear glands in children, leading to insufficient tear production, which can result in excessive eye discharge. 2. Excessive eye discharge may also be a symptom of keratitis or other eye diseases. If a child has keratitis or another eye condition, the eyes may produce large amounts of discharge, causing an accumulation. 3. Excessive eye discharge could also result from inadequate eye hygiene, leading to buildup. A child's eyes may be affected by external factors such as dust and dirt, contributing to increased accumulation of eye discharge.