Question 1

what does it mean when your eyes are yellow?

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Jaundice/ icterus: If the whites of the eyes turn yellow - this is called jaundice and can be related to a number of health conditions. This warrants medical evaluation.

Question 2

my eyes are yellow! what does this mean?

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Jaundice!: When the white of the eye start turning yellow, it is called jaundice.  That is seen in patient with liver dysfunction.  See you doctor for more definitive evaluation!

Question 3

what does mean when your eyes turn yellow?

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Scleral icterus: Yellowing of eye/skin is called jaundice because of the elevation of a substance called bilirubin. When your blood cells breakdown, some bilirubin is formed, but the liver is able to break it down..In case when liver can't, bilirubin increases and deposits everywhere, including eyes/skin, hence yellowing. It is a sign of liver/gallbladder problem and consult with doc is recommended..
Good luck..

Question 4

what does yellow in the whites of eyes mean?

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Jaundice: Elevation of bilirubin can cause yellowing of the whites of the eyes. This could be a sign of liver disease, mono or hemolytic anemia or a condition called gilbert's  syndrome.

Question 5

my eyes are turning yellow! :o? what does this mean?

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Jaundice: It could be nothing or it could be a sign of liver disease, jaundice.  It warrants a visit to your primary care doctor first (not your eye doctor)

Question 6

how serious is having yellow in the bottom of my eyes?

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May be serious: If the white part of the eyes are yellow it may be from increased bilirubin.  Serious causes are liver diseases. Minor hereditary anemia is another cause which is benign.  See your family dr. And see if an ophthalmology consult is needed.

Question 7

the bottom of my eyes are light yellow  what should i do ?

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Get an exam: A yellowish appearance of the whites of the eyes is called icterus and occurs when there is hepatitis or liver dysfunction.  I would get an eye exam and a physical exam as well.

Question 8

what does it mean when the irises ofv the eyes turn yellow?

Accepted Answer

Acute jaundice: Jaundice is usually due to deposition of bilirubin in the whites of the eyes. Bilirubin is the breakdown product of hemoglobin, which is found in red blood cells. It is usually cleared in the body by the liver, and jaundice of the whites of the eyes is often the first sign of a liver problem. If you have this symptom, you should see your doctor. Good luck.

Question 9

what does it mean if the whites of someone's eyes are yellow?

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Can mean liver : Disease or damage. See your primary care doctor for testing.

Question 10

what does it mean when you have a little bit of yellow in the white part of your eyes?

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Pinguecula: You are probably seeing a normal growth called the pinguecula.  These are located next to the cornea (the colored part of the eye), on the nasal and lateral side.  They are the eye's callous like the thickening on the palms which protects the eye from wind, dust and irritants.  Almost all people have them but they vary in size and thickness.

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