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What does it mean when you have yellow around the eye balls?
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Icterus: Can be a sign of liver disease. See a doctor.
Answered 7/11/2018
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Depends: If the yellow is on the white part of the eyeball itself, it could be due to sun damage or due to yellow pigment deposited in the tissue. If the yellow is on the eyelids, it could be cholesterol. Where exactly are you seeing the yellow?
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Yellow eyes: This usually means or implies liver disease primary or secondary. You need to see your primary doctor asap.
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