I never entirely did. Initially it was episodic on either or both sides, coincidental with heavy discoloured buildup; I eventually came to believe that it may

I never entirely did. Initially it was episodic on either or both sides, coincidental with heavy discoloured buildup; I eventually came to believe that it may have been due aspergillum exposure. These days it's generally less prevalent, but I use a curette when I have to, purely to relieve symptoms - nothing odd about the discharge. I've developed eczema elsewhere in the meantime, so perhaps its related. I know that there are steroidal eardrops, available for ocular eczema. Additionally some sort of syringe method might be safer/preferable, I would recommend trying that first to stay as far back from the scratch/itch cycle if possible... I can attest to its existence.