Question 1

why do my eyes look yellow?

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Yellow eyes: A small patch of yellow that next the colored part is likely a pinguecula, a benign lesion caused by sun exposure.  Overall  yellow color to the white part of the eye may represent jaundice and needs to evaluated by a primary care physician as to the cause, some of which are life-threatening.

Question 2

does weed make your eyes yellow?

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Doubtful: Smoking in general causes ocular irritation and redness. Yellow coloration in the eyes is most seriously from liver disease (jaundice), but some people will get yellowish patches on the whites of their eyes called pinguecula, which are harmless. They mainly come from exposure to sunlight and wind and dust.

Question 3

what is the cause of yellowed eyes?

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Seek out a doctor!: The yellowing of the eyes, or jaundice, is usually caused by a serious medical problem of the liver.  Please see a medical doctor today.  Good luck and feel better.

Question 4

what can i do when my eyes are yellow?

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See your doctor: Yellow eyes can be a sign of liver disease.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

why does my eyes have a slight yellow tint.

Accepted Answer

Jaundice: A yellow tint in the whites of the eye can be a sign of jaundice, which can be an indication of a serious liver problem.  You should probably see your doctor to evaluate this.

Question 8

what does yellow in the whites of eyes mean?

Accepted Answer

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 9

what does it mean when your eyes are yellow?

Accepted Answer

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 10

why are the whites of my eyes faintly yellow?

Accepted Answer

See below: This is a problem that necessitates a face-to-face meeting with your doctor.  This will allow him/her to examine you, ask specific questions. And possibly order tests to find out what's wrong and what to do to help you.

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