A member asked:

I just noticed my 8 year old son's sclerae look brown. we are caucasian and fair-skinned. what would cause this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Jaundice?: If they are dark yellowish it could jaundice. He need to be checked by his pediatrician to evaluate the couse of it whether liver problem, any form of hepatitis, hemolytic blood disorders or metabolic diseases.

Answered 5/7/2015

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