Question 1

i have brown eyes and i have gray blue green rings outside out the eye  twice change pure hazel and once blue then i notice golden dark brown greenish?

Accepted Answer

Sounds quite: lovely. Pigmentation changes. It isn't usually a sign of disease BUT if it were it would be a mineral pigment disease such as 
WILSON's DISEASE (copper, ring is copper colored)
or hemosiderosis (iron, ring is iron colored. but skin is steel colored... grey, more noticeable than eye).

Question 2

what causes a blue grey ring around the outter edge of eye?

Accepted Answer

Arcus senilis: Arcus senilis is a blue gray ; white arc or ring that forms around the cornea of the eye. It is very common in older adults. It can be associated with a higher than normal blood cholesterol level (so check that out) but can be a genetic variation also; it does not cause problems with vision and does not need treatment.

Question 3

why do i have blueish or grey rings around my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Could be Cholesterol: This can be a sign of high cholesterol.  You should see an ophthalmologist and get checked because while we can see this normally sometimes, you're a little too young and this may be a sign of high cholesterol.

Question 4

i has brown eyes but has started getting grey rings around the iris. what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Corneal arcus: This is a deposit of lipid from your circulation which frequently will accumulate actually in an arc or ring at the edge of the cornea (the clear window at the front of the eye).  It is more obvious in those with brown eyes.  It is benign, will cause no change in the vision or health of the eye.

Question 5

hi i'm 18 and have dark brown eyes and recently i have noticed that my iris have developed a grey outer ring. is it something i should worry about?

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Grey ring on iris: IMahmood ~ that is an early onset of "arcus senilis" characteristic of older people. It is probably of no significance, but it is sometimes associated with raised cholesterol so have your cholesterol panel done and if normal I would not be concerned, but check cholesterol regularly.
TOTAL, LDL,HDL, cholesterol and serum triglycerides
thanks

Question 6

grey ring around iris of my eye, should i br concerned?

Accepted Answer

Corneal arcus: This is a normal deposit of lipid in a ring around the edge of the cornea.  It is not on the iris which is totally inside the eye.  It just looks like it is on the iris in normal viewing.  It is not something to be concerned about.

Question 7

blue grey eyes with yellow/golden ring around pupil, what is it?

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New?: You may have normal irises with peripupillary color that is different than the periphery. If you are otherwise healthy and without ocular injuries, surgery, eye medication or systemic disease that results in ocular complications (diabetes, connective tissue disease) your color of your eyes is most likely normal.

Question 8

i'm a 50 year old black male.recovering alcoholic.while in treatment i notice a bluish ring around my eyes.it was grayish a few years ago.is there a p?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: It’s impossible to make a diagnosis without a photo, however i believe you are describing a common condition called ARCUS. Technically it is called “Arcus senilis” but it has nothing to do with senility!!!  It is sometimes associated with high cholesterol levels, so I would recommend having your cholesterol levels checked if you have not done this  to be on the safe side.

Question 9

i'm 60 yrs old & had cataract surgery on both eyes several years ago. i just noticed my eyes have a blurry grayish ring only at the top portion??

Accepted Answer

Corneal arcus: This is almost certainly your corneal arcus, a layering of grey-white fat in the corneal tissue next to the edge.  It is common in older folks, may be a complete ring, and is always benign not affecting the vision nor the health of the eye.

Question 10

3 weeks boy. white-blond hair. pupils seem to be black, but has greyish ring in iris. fluorescent light reflects off eyes. has brown freckle. albinism?

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Oculocutaneous: Albinism is a group of 4 conditions, each caused by a specific gene mutation inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. When both parents carry the gene mutation, each of their children has a 25% chance of having oca. See his pediatrician ; a pediatric ophthalmologist for diagnosis  ; referral to a geneticist if he has it. Lack of melanin in the retina causes vision problems, so you need to know.

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I have brown eyes and i have gray blue green rings outside out the eye twice change pure hazel and once blue then i notice golden dark brown greenish?

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What causes a blue grey ring around the outter edge of eye?

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Why do i have blueish or grey rings around my eyes?

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I has brown eyes but has started getting grey rings around the iris. what could cause this?

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Hi i'm 18 and have dark brown eyes and recently i have noticed that my iris have developed a grey outer ring. is it something i should worry about?

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Grey ring around iris of my eye, should i br concerned?

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Blue grey eyes with yellow/golden ring around pupil, what is it?

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I'm a 50 year old black male.recovering alcoholic.while in treatment i notice a bluish ring around my eyes.it was grayish a few years ago.is there a p?

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I'm 60 yrs old & had cataract surgery on both eyes several years ago. i just noticed my eyes have a blurry grayish ring only at the top portion??

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3 weeks boy. white-blond hair. pupils seem to be black, but has greyish ring in iris. fluorescent light reflects off eyes. has brown freckle. albinism?

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