Question 1

what does it mean if your eyes hurt to look around and they are a little yellow in the white part of my eye?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Eye pain with movement can be due to any number of problems including cellulitis, optic neuritis, dry eye.  If this is something that persists or is accompanied by other symptoms, it is important to have an ophthalmologist look at your eyes.  If the sclera appear yellow, this could possibly be a pinguecula (small growth at 3 or 9 o'clock looking at your eye) or a sign of liver problems.

Question 2

why does the white part of your eye turn yellow?

Accepted Answer

Yellow eyes: Yellowing of the eyes can be caused by chronic sunlight exposure.  This causes degenerative changes in those parts of the white of the eye which are most exposed to the sun.  If the eyes are diffusely yellow, then it could be caused by jaundice and should be evaluated by your medical doctor.

Question 3

what causes the white part in your eye to turn yellow?

Accepted Answer

UV radiation: The yellow part is called pingecula. It can develop into a pterygium.

Question 4

the exposed part of my eyes is yellow (or brown). i don't have liver problem. is it because of dryness or something?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Dryness usually doesn't cause this.  See your doctor for a good physical exam and possibly some blood work.  Best of luck!

Question 5

not a heavy drinker but i am a bit of a spaz. i noticed part of my eyes seem to be kind of yellow. it may have always been that way.is that possible?

Accepted Answer

Be sure: Jaundice- has many causes.
Lab and urine test to clarify.
Then full history,  exam and diagnosis.

Question 6

i have yellow like thing in the white part of my eye and at the surrounding of the black part of my eye. i am scared,  tell me what to do ! thank you.

Accepted Answer

Yellow sclera: If not jaundice the it may be okay. Have a doctor look into your eyes

Question 7

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 8

i am a type 2 diabetic and noticed the white part of my eyes are yellow. could this  be related

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: This is one of those problems where a visit to your doctor is necessary to figure out what's going on.  Only after a thorough evaluation, including examination and possibly labs and other tests, can your doctor correctly diagnose you and treat you effectively.

Question 9

im ellah, 16 years old.
i wanna know why the white part of my eyes are yellow and what will i do to make it white?

Accepted Answer

Exam: Yellow discoloration of the white portion of the eye ( scleral icterus) can be related to liver infections or inflammation. It can also be seen in vegan diets due to hypercarotenemia. You must be examined a get specific blood testing.

Question 10

i have a slight yellowing on the inner part of the white of my eyes... but no other symptoms. i play video games a lot. are they related?

Accepted Answer

Could be.... : These are called pinguecula and are caused by dryness, irritation and uv light exposure.

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What causes the white part in your eye to turn yellow?

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The exposed part of my eyes is yellow (or brown). i don't have liver problem. is it because of dryness or something?

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Not a heavy drinker but i am a bit of a spaz. i noticed part of my eyes seem to be kind of yellow. it may have always been that way.is that possible?

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I have yellow like thing in the white part of my eye and at the surrounding of the black part of my eye. i am scared, tell me what to do ! thank you.

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Parts of the whites of eyes are yellow/reddish?

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I am a type 2 diabetic and noticed the white part of my eyes are yellow. could this be related

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Im ellah, 16 years old. i wanna know why the white part of my eyes are yellow and what will i do to make it white?

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I have a slight yellowing on the inner part of the white of my eyes... but no other symptoms. i play video games a lot. are they related?

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