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I read about it somewhere can't remember though, when i have flash photos of myself taken my eye isn't red like most but my left eye goes white?
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?: If you were older i might have guess that you had a cataract but that would be unusual age 18. Have you family doctor look at your eyes.
Answered 5/10/2014
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Leukocoria: A white pupil (leukocoria) can be caused by a number of different things. See your eye doctor to determine the cause.
Answered 12/28/2012
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