Question 1

slight yellowing in the corner of eyes, could this be serious?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: If the whites of the eyes of not more diffusely yellow, then should be no issue.

Question 2

why do my eyes look yellow?

Accepted Answer

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 3

does weed make your eyes yellow?

Accepted Answer

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 4

my eyes are yellow! what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

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 5

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 6

my son is 5, and his eyes are a tinge yellow?

Accepted Answer

Tinge ?: When the white of the eye is yellow it suggests an abnormality in the disposal of bilirubin, which is a break down product of blood. This could reflect a liver disease , an injury to the liver, abnormal breakdown of blood or other issue. I would have him seen in the next few days.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

what could cause yellowing of the skin around my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Jaundice/Icterus: 44 year old female asks What could cause yellowing of the skin around my eyes Yellowing of skin &amp; white of the eye is called Jaundice/ Icterus and is due to too much Bilirubin circulating in the body resultant from Liver Inflammation/ Infection  &amp;/ or Obstruction of the ducts that send bile into the Digestive tract from the liver or Gall Bladder. Can also be from too much Red Blood Cell breakdown.

Question 9

what do you suggest if my eyes are turning yellow! :o?

Accepted Answer

See MD: You may have jaundice.  At your age, this is cancer until proven otherwise.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

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