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My 4 year old son has a faint bluish color to his sclera that is just around the iris not covering the entire sclera. is this normal?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: This may be a normal variant. Sometimes though this occurs in association with a congenital disease called Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). I would suggest seeing your PCP to review the possible causes.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/24/2015

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A member asked:

My 4 year old son has a faint bluish color to his sclera that is just around the iris not covering the entire sclera. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

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