Question 1

what does a light blue sclera mean?

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This depends: This usually refers to thin sclera, thin enough so that the blueish hues of the darker inner eye can be seen. Blue sclera can be seen with simple aging, ocular abnormalities like scleritis or more systemic conditions like osteogenesis imperfecta.

Question 2

is blue sclera serious at a teen age?

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Blue sclera: Blue sclera is a sign of brittle bone disease due to collagen synthesis problems. Disease is also called osteogenesis imperfecta. This starts in the young age with weak bones and frequent fractures. If this picture implies to you then mostly you have this condition. If yes try to prevent fractures as much as possible and increase bone strength

Question 3

my daughter has blue sclera. why?

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Normal: Depending on age, sclera can be kinda thin, so underlying tissue shows through. Nevus of ota is another syndrome- needs to be evaluated by ophthalmologist. Other rare diseases can also cause blue sclera.

Question 4

causes of blue sclera in infancy?

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Blue sclera: This implies that the sclera is thinner in that area and the underling pigment layer of the eye is somewhat visible.  With development this usually disappears.

Question 5

what causes a blue sclera in infants?

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Thin sclera: The layer under the sclera is called the choroid and is darkly pigmented. In infants (and old people) the sclera can be thin and the dark pigment shows through. Alternatively, it could be a nevus (blue nevus of ota) in which case you need to have it checked out since it can be associated with other conditions.

Question 6

what leads to blue sclera in infants?

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Normal: A blue tint to the sclera in infants is normal and is caused by the seeing the underlying dark choroid tissue through the thin sclera of the child.

Question 7

causes of blue sclera in infants include what?

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See below:: Blue sclerae are most importantly associated with types i and ii osteogenesis imperfecta, the latter of which is fatal and thus not seen in adult practice. Other associations include:
 ehler's danlos syndrome
 pseudoxanthoma elasticum
 marfan's syndrome
a blue sclera may also be acquired through long-term use of corticosteroids.

Question 8

why are sclera blue in osteogenesis imperfecta?

Accepted Answer

Thinner sclera: The white part of the eyeball is the sclera. In osteogenesis imperfecta, the person has a genetic mutation that causes him to make defective connective tissues and/or not enough connective tissues. The eyeball sclera is made of connective tissue, but it is thinner in an o.I. Person, so it looks bluish instead of white.

Question 9

what causes the blue sclera in osteogenesis imperfecta oi?

Accepted Answer

Uveal "show": Oi causes a thinning of the sclera, the white coat of the eye. It allows the blue-gray uveal layer beneath to be visible through the sclera.

Question 10

if i look left or right in mirror my eyes are slightly blue where its white is it normal or isnit blue sclera?

Accepted Answer

Choroid: If people have large eyes with thin sclera you can often see the blood vessel system ( the choroid) as a bluish tint through the white of the eye. It is normal.

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