Question 1

what is anicteric sclerae.

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Just means: You do not have signs of high bilirubin ie the whites of your eyes are not yellow.

Question 2

how do i keep sclera white?

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Discover cause: If the white of the eye is other than white, problems ranging from allergy all the way to liver failure could be the problem. Mopping up the water on the floor doesn't stop the leak! if the problem lingers or worsens, get checked by an eyemd. Diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment!

Question 3

how to get white sclera again?

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See an eye doctor: As we age the clear tissue that covers the sclera is exposed to the environment and like the rest of our body undergoes aging changes. These changes include pigmentary changes, increase in size of blood vessels, and slight darkening of the conjunctiva when compared to the part of eye under the lids. To rule out disease see an eye doctor. Avoid abuse of drops to.

Question 4

what is the normal sclera color?

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white: The normal scleral color is white.  However one looks at the sclera through the conjunctiva which may be slightly grey or tan or yellow and contains blood vessels.  In addition, if the sclera is thinned , one may see a bluish slate color because of the underlying choroid.

Question 5

what cause the sclera turn brown?

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Rare issue: In 25 years of specialty practice I have never seen this in caucasian race except in rare cases of conjunctival nevi.  Much more common in blacks who can develop progressive conjunctival melanosis which should be addressed by eye physician.

Question 6

how to get my sclera white again?

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White eyes: Most likely it is the layer above the sclera called conjunctiva that may be red.  There are many causes of red eyes; therefore, there is no one fix to curing it.  Please see your ophthalmologist or optometrist for initial evaluation.

Question 7

is it possible to have black sclera?

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Unlikely: The sclera can become grey from repeated use of silver containing solutions and the sclera may get sort of blue in color from a few inherited issues and chronic inflammation of the eye.  True blackness could only happen from the extremely rare spread of a melanoma but that would only be at the site of the tumor.

Question 8

how long for scratched sclera to heal?

Accepted Answer

Conjunctival injury: When the white of the eye is injured, there is often a superifcial abrasion of the conjunctiva as well as some localized bleeding.  This often heals in a few days, although any blood that is present can take a week or two to go away completely.

Question 9

in what way can i make my sclera whiter?

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White eyes: The whites of your eyes are often genetic inherited and often based on your pigmentation. Some patients feel their eyes are bloodshot...
DO NOT use Visine-like products.

Question 10

what causes fluid build up in the sclera?

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Inflammation: Most fluid accumulates in the conjunctiva, the clear membrane in front of the white sclera. Inflammation from infection, trauma, allergy, or chemical exposure can cause this.  True scleral edema (sweeling) is rare and found in severe scleritis.  The swelling can result in retinal edema as well.

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