Mucus fishing syndrome

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Mucus fishing syndrome (MFS) is a rare eye disorder characterized by compulsive picking and removing mucus from the eye. The term "fishing" refers to the act of using one's fingers, a cotton swab, or another object to fish out the mucus out of the eye. In other words, if you have Mucus fishing syndrome, you may feel a strong urge to pick at or rub your eyes. This can damage the eye's surface and cause pain, redness, and other symptoms. MFS is often associated with other eye disorders, such as conjunctivitis and dry eye. Our blog Everything About Mucus Fishing Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments explains it all.