Many causes: The conjunctiva, or the normally transparent lining of the white of the eye, can have a wide variety of color variations, lumps and bumps. While yellow could indicate jaundice, it more commonly is a normal variation. A clearing hemorrhage under the conjunctiva can become yellow, prolapsed fat from behind the eye can look yellow, and small benign growths on the eye called pinguecula can be yellow.
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Could be jaundice: This may be a sign of jaundice. You should see your primary care doctor first who would check blood-work for an underlying condition, such as liver disease.
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