Mucus fishing syndrome is a rare condition caused by repeated self damage to the conjunctiva.
[4] Patients with Vernal keratoconjunctivitis may develop this condition due to irritation from the mucus thread.
[5] The condition is hard to diagnose because the patient may not admit to it due to embarrassment and shame.
[6] Doctors may find signs of damage at the surface of the eye due to self inflicted trauma.
[7] Patients should be told to refrain from rubbing or removing mucus from their eyes.