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What does yellow colour of the eye ball signify?
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Yellow eyes: A small patch of yellow that next the colored part is likely a pinguecula, a benign lesion caused by sun exposure. Overall yellow color to the white part of the eye may represent jaundice and needs to evaluated by a primary care physician as to the cause, some of which are life-threatening.
Answered 8/30/2013
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Jaundice: Diffuse yellowing of the whites of the eyes is known as jaundice and can be a sign of liver disease. See your medical doctor right away for a complete physical evaluation.
Answered 8/31/2013
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