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Apparently "Red Eye" but isn't it Jaundice?

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liam74176
liam74176

Hi,

So I'll be honest I stare at a computer screen for days on end and i'm sure a majority of people fall victim to these devices... I basically have eyes more a less the same as this persons which has been taken from a simple Google Search.

My concern is that isn't it jaundice? If you look closely towards the corners especially the right corner of the eye you can see it's clearly visible of a "Yellow" tint.

My questions...

1) Doesn't yellow indicate liver problems or infection?

2) How can you distinguish between jaundice and red eye when they both present a Yellow Tint.

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  • isabel1
    isabel1 liam74176

    Posted

    Looks more like blepharitis.  Suggest you go to your doctor and maybe not use computer so often.

    hope you get it sorted out.

  • lee12629
    lee12629 liam74176

    Posted

    That being said,your eye is very red,could be bleparitis or even dry eye. Best to see an optometrist.
  • icecool
    icecool liam74176

    Posted

    You need to rule out raised liver enzymes. This can only be done by having a blood test.

    If they are raised the dr can advise you further. Try not to worry as the liver can recover if indeed the enzymes are raised in the first place. An optometrist cannot carry out or order a blood test.

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