Question 1

please advise if it's normal to have light yellowing in the eyes?

Accepted Answer

Pinguecula: This could be a pinguecula which is benign  but needs to be varied by a physician. Sun and wind make it worse.

Question 2

what is the cause of yellowed eyes?

Accepted Answer

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 3

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.

Question 4

what causes the whites of eyes to turn yellow?

Accepted Answer

increased bilirubin: There are multiple causes for increased serum bilirubin.  Major ones are a. Hereditary hemolytic anemias.  B. Liver disease.  See your primary care dr.

Question 5

my eyes are are yellow.what's going in with me.

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Yellow eyes can be due to liver disease (scleral icterus).  You can also have small growths that form on the eyes at 3 and 9 o'clock if you look at the eye that are due to sunlight exposure called pinguecula.  If the entire whites of your eyes are yellow, and you have any other symptoms, you should see your primary care physician.

Question 6

parts of the whites of eyes are yellow/reddish?

Accepted Answer

Normal variations: Some people will develop a yellowish patch on the inside or outside of the colored part of the eye called a pingueculum, which may be associated with sun and wind exposure. It is not cancerous, and usually not a problem, although sometimes the areas can become injected and irritated. If you are unsure, get it checked out by an ophthalmologist.

Question 7

person's eyes are yellow instead of white, why?

Accepted Answer

Degenerations???: True "yellow" eyes (sclera) need to be assessed for systemic jaundice which signifies liver disease ; need for medical evaluation. More commonly, a yellowish spot in the horizontal area is an actinic degeneration known as a pinguecula...Also pterygium, any eye care physician could quickly determine this with exam.

Question 8

my boyfriends eyes are yellow not white what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Yellow eyes: Often a yellow hue to the eyes are normal for that person. The best way to tell would be to look at old pictures and see it it looks similar. However, a dangerous cause of yellow looking eyes is liver disease, which should be checked out immediately. This is often associated with yellow looking skin, but sometimes can appear prior to the skin changes. I would suggest he go back to his primary doc.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

why are my eyes bloodshot and yellow?

Accepted Answer

See an Eye MD: Could be as simple as dry eye syndrome or as complicated as a serious eye infection.  See your eye md asap.

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