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Slightly yellow discoloration of the sclera. almost like a thin film? no yellowing of skin. had it since i was little.... and only on my left.
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Benign sun damage: Common to see slight yellowing of that thin layer, called the conjunctiva. The medical term is "pingueculae", common in sunny, dry, dusty climates. Strange that it only one eye. Usually this is bilateral unless from trauma or assymmetric exposure.
Answered 1/5/2019
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