A 44-year-old member asked:
What does it mean when the white of your eye is yellow? liver problems?
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Dr. Ralph Laymananswered
Transplant Surgery 22 years experience
Maybe: Yellowing of the eyes could be a sign of jaundice. Liver problems can cause this. Other medical issues can cause it as well. You should be evaluated by a doctor.
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A member asked:
If there was a liver problem would there only be yellow in corner if eyes or would it spread to entire eye? How quickly would it spread to entire eye?
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Dr. Tinah Candaanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Jaundice: Yellow discoloration would be in the entire sclera - that is the white part of the eye. The discoloration would be diffuse even at the start, it may develop gradually or rapidly depending on the severity of the liver injury.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
What does it mean if some of my eye has gone yellow?
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Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
possible liver prob: If the whies of the eyes are now yellow, you may have jaundice which is due to liver malfunction. If you see yellow only next to the cornea on the inside or ouitside of the colored part of the eye, it may be a normal structure called a pingueculum. Check with your ophthalmologist if you are not sure.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
What does it mean if eye whites are yellow?
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Dr. Anita Breckenridgeanswered
Ophthalmology 29 years experience
Possible liver issue: If this is new onset and especially if you feel ill, you should see your primary md asap or possibly even go to the er. This may mean your liver is failing or that you have hepatitis. If this is longstanding issue and you are a darkly pigmented person, it may be within the normal range.
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