Question 1

sinus problems and itchy, yellowing eyes, what is this?

Accepted Answer

Allergies: Sounds like you have allergies.  You can try over the counter allergy meds by mouth and over the counter allergy drops for the itchy eyes.

Question 2

i have yellow eyes what i have to do?

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Could be liver : I'll defer to my physician colleagues, but commonly liver problems can cause this.  Seek medical consultation and get lab work done.

Question 3

please advise if it's normal to have yellow eyes?

Accepted Answer

Scleral Icteris: Yellowing of the whites of the eyes is not normal. Liver disease causes a higher concentration of bilirubin in the blood causing the color change. It they look like circular deposits it can be high concentration of cholesterol that has deposited around the eye. It is advisable to stay away from alcohol and try to modify diet to low cholesterol.

Question 4

how can i treat my red and yellow eyes?

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See ophthalmologist: Before treatment can be started, a reason for your condition must be determined.  Make an appointment with an ophthalmologist.

Question 5

why do some old people have yellow eyes?

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Yellow eyes: 1- jaundice: yellowing of the sclerae (whites of the eyes), resulting from bile (or its pigment bilirrubin). This indicates serious liver disease.
2-although not exactly yellow, the brown pigmentation of the eye may "spill" on the sclera or conjunctiva resulting in an almost yellow appearance.
3- i've seen pts calling "yellow"  pingueculae (fleshy nodules in the conjunctiva, @ 3 & 9 o clock.

Question 6

what does having reddish, yellow eyes and yellow palms mean?

Accepted Answer

Jaundice : Yellow skin and eyes can be a serious sign of biliary disease.  Scleral icterus is the official term used to describe yellow eyes. A consultation is strongly recommended!

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: yellow eyes and skin?

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Jaundice: Unless you eat 10 pounds or more of carrots per day, yellow skin and yellow eyes are almost always due to liver malfunction causing the condition termed jaundice.  See your internist or a GI specialist.

Question 8

i have gilbert syndrome and got really yellow eyes. what can i do to treat it?

Accepted Answer

Jaundice: Gilbert's syndrome produces an increased amount of bilirubin in the blood, but normally has no serious consequences. Mild jaundice may appear under conditions of stress, exertion, fasting, and infections, but the condition usually has few other symptoms or risks. Reducing these risk factors may help. There is no way to change the color of the eyes except through contact lens use (scleral lens).

Question 9

i am 34 years old and i have a yellow eyes for 20 years. no hepatitis. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Pinguecula: Yellowish deposits that grow on the white of the eye. Very common- worse among those whose ancestry is close to equator. If you are really miserable, you can have them excised.

Question 10

will a babies yellow eyes ever get better or is there a medication i can buy to fix it?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Most babies develop yellowing of the skin and eyes which should resolve spontaneously by two weeks of age. If severe or persistent, it should be evaluated promptly and potentially treated. Medications should generally be avoided as they, more often than not, potentially exacerbate the problem.

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How can i treat my red and yellow eyes?

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What does having reddish, yellow eyes and yellow palms mean?

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I have gilbert syndrome and got really yellow eyes. what can i do to treat it?

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I am 34 years old and i have a yellow eyes for 20 years. no hepatitis. what is it?

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