Eye Discolouration

[Dhiyaksha]

Hi, I'm 22 years old and I have certain allergies like Astama and mild Eczema...The whites of my eyes are discoloured..they are partially white and light brownish. They get very itchy at times. I know that it's due to my allergies but I would really like to get the sclera of my eyes white again. What can I do or use?

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

There are drops to relive allergy and itching. In the USA Alway and Zaditor are the best over the counter. Elsewhere I do not know brand names. For more stubborn problems there are prescription allergy eye drops. there are no dropts to blanch or bleech the pigmented spots.

See an ophthalmologist to get something for your itchy eyes and discuss the pigmentation changes.

JCH MD

[Dhiyaksha]

Thank you for that. Well yes, I am Asian and I do have tanned skin and dark brown eyes... Do you perhaps know of any remedies for this? My eyes get very very itchy and I do rub them alot...

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

No asthma and exzema will not cause discoloration of the sclera. If you have dark skin and deep brown eyes it is more likely due to that than your medical problems.
JC MD