Question 1

i have gilbert's syndrome, what can i  do besides drinking water to keep the whites of my eyes white and not yellow?

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Reduce stress: Gilbert’s syndrome is due to deficiency of an enzyme that helps to excrete bilirubin. It is usually diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 30 years. Patients with Gilbert’s syndrome are prone to develop jaundice (yellow) from time to time. The risk increases with fasting, dehydration, repeated and profuse vomiting, infections, exertion and stress and after a surgery. It is not dangerous, so relax.

Question 2

how can you brighten the whites of your eyes?

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You can't: There isn't medication to make your eyes look whiter although eye drops temporarily shrink blood vessels in the white part of your eye & make them look whiter. However, your symptoms will worsen if you use the drops on a regular basis. Certain cosmetics can also improve the appearance of your sclera, or the white part of your eye. If the eye is painful, yellow, or draining, see a doctor.

Question 3

what can cause the whites of your eyes to swell?

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Mean conjunctiva?: The white part of the eye is sclera.  It is covered by:  first a layer called tenon then the most superficial layer conjunctiva.  Swelling of the sclera is rare and more dangerous. Swelling of conjunctiva is called chemosis.  It can happen with allergy, trauma including post operation, infection, foreign bodies ; a number of other causes. If you suspect you have that you must see an eye md.

Question 4

how to make the whites of your eyes whiter naturally?

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No red out drops: Do not use red out drops on a regular basis--these can actually make the redness much worse. I recommend wearing sunglasses with maximum uv protection, make sure you are getting enough sleep, avoid dusty/smoky environments, and use an artificial tear drop up to 4x per day.  Cold artificial tears can temporarily constrict blood vessels and make your eyes appear whiter.

Question 5

should the whites of your eyes appear slight blue in dull light?

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No: This is most commonly seen in patient with high myopia.  The sclera is thin and the dark choroid is showing through it.

Question 6

what causes the whites of your eyes to turn yellow and how is it treated?

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See below: Could be scleral icterus: a manifestation of jaundice. High blood levels of bilirubin due to liver or biliary disease can cause this. The underlying cause must be treated to clear the eyes. See your doctor asap.

Question 7

m'y eyes get red very quickly and unconfortable. what is the solution to keep the whites white or at least clearer?

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Keep hydrated: Drinking more water should help quite a bit.  If you are on medications, this may also be your cause.  Rewetting drops will help short term.  If you aren't getting results, it may be wise to see your eye doctor to rule out any concerns you have.  Best of luck!

Question 8

is it possible to whiten the whites of your eyes?

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Maybe: It depends on the cause of the redness.  If there is an underlying condition like dryness, blepharitis or allergies, usually treating the underlying cause will help with the redness.  Visine and clear-eyes over the counter are not recommended for prolonged use as it can cause you to become dependent and cause "rebound redness.".

Question 9

what does it mean when the whites of your eyes are gray or lite blue?

Accepted Answer

Blue sclera: The most common reason the whites of your eyes (sclera) are blue is because there are areas of the sclera that are thinner than others.  In those spots, the underlying pigmented tissue of the inside of the eye shows through and it gives those areas a bluish grey color.  Rarely, these spots can be associated with eye problems, so if you're concerned or having other symptoms, then see your eye md.

Question 10

what could cause the whites of your eyes to turn a brownish yellow colour?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Usually one thinks of jaundice, caused by a back up of pigment in the blood called billirubin.  This is usually associated with problems or diseases of the liver.  Iron overload syndrome could potentially cause this as well.  I am sure that there are many other causes.  If you have a problem, please see your pcp for an evaluation and discussion of a potentially severe problem.

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