Yellow eye occurs when the white part of the eye, or sclera turn into yellowish. Known as scleral jaundice, yellow eyes generally a sign of jaundice is caused by a buildup of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment produced by the breakdown of old red blood cells. Bilirubin is normally processed by the liver and released into the intestine in bile prior to release of the body through the feces.
Yellow eyes in newborns can occur in physiological (normal) or pathologic (due to illness), which usually can be seen clinically. If the yellow on the new baby arise after the first 24 hours of life with the overall condition of a healthy baby, it can still be considered normal and generally temporary.
Then, what with yellow eyes in children and adults?
Yellow eyes in children and adults usually occur because of a serious illness, among which are:
hemolytic anemia,
hepatitis infection,
biliary obstruction,
alcohol disorders, and some disease syndrome.
If you or your child has yellow eyes without any symptoms, consult your doctor immediately. Early diagnosis and early treatment will reduce more serious complications.
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