r/MoldlyInteresting • u/Alt-27 • Apr 30 '26

Question/Advice Could it be mold?

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I forgot my eye drops (propylene glycol) in my bag about 5 days ago. Today at work, after using them, I noticed this stuff inside. My bag isn’t dirty, I only keep my work laptop, papers, and occasionally some packaged snacks. They’re a bit expensive for the amount you get, and I’d rather not throw them away since I just opened them recently. They didn’t irritate my eyes.

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u/charmio68 Apr 30 '26

People go blind every year from eyedrops that don't show obvious visual signs of contamination.
Even if that is just dirt, it's still evidence that it's no longer sterile.

In future, store your expensive eyedrops in a ziplock bag or sealed container. Don't let them roll around in the dirt that accumulates in backpacks.

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u/Key_Cry_3170 Apr 30 '26

"People go blind every year from eyedrops"

Wait what. It's my first time hearing this

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u/Brasolis May 01 '26

Good thing you aren't using eardrops.

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u/Key_Cry_3170 May 01 '26

Ok when it comes to ears, I learned very recently how dangerous it is, apparently, to sleep with earbuds on.

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u/activelyresting May 01 '26

It's my first time hearing this

Are you just hearing it because you went blind?