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Whites of eyes discolored to cream
Answered by
Michael J Kutryb, MD - Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, glaucoma, Laser Vision Correct
Kutryb Eye Institute - Titusville
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Whites of eyes discolored to cream
by rdanner3, Feb 15, 2009 03:06PM
Noticed this today after my sister pointed it out to me; the whites immediately around the iris are still white, but the edges are the color of cream. Is this something I need to see an eye doctor about quickly, or is it likely something relatively minor that can be fixed easily?
Doctor's Answer
by Michael J Kutryb, MD, Feb 15, 2009 06:41PM
, Feb 15, 2009 06:41PM
This is a very general question about some creamy discoloration of the sclera/conjuctiva. In general, yellowing of the eye can commonly be due to sun and wind damage or much less commonly due to jaundice from liver disease. There are other quite rare conditions as well. Go ahead and make an appointment to see an ophthalmologist.
Michael Ku
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