A 35-year-old member asked:
why does the white part of your eye turn yellow?
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Dr. Richard Wieder answered
35 years experience Ophthalmology
Yellow eyes: Yellowing of the eyes can be caused by chronic sunlight exposure. This causes degenerative changes in those parts of the white of the eye which are most exposed to the sun. If the eyes are diffusely yellow, then it could be caused by jaundice and should be evaluated by your medical doctor.
Answered on Sep 3, 2013
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Dr. Rajesh Khanna answered
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UV radiation: The yellow part is called pingecula. It can develop into a pterygium.
A 16-year-old male asked:
Dr. Cody Mead answered
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Not usually: Dryness usually doesn't cause this. See your doctor for a good physical exam and possibly some blood work. Best of luck!
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Creighton Wright answered
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Be sure: Jaundice- has many causes.
Lab and urine test to clarify.
Then full history, exam and diagnosis.
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