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What causes the white part in your eye to turn yellow?
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UV radiation: The yellow part is called pingecula. It can develop into a pterygium.
Answered 8/31/2015
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Eye yellowing: Yellowing of white of the eyes can be normal in some individuals. It could also be due to liver disease so i would see a regular doctor if the change is new onset or progressive.
Answered 3/26/2013
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