scleral icterus

1. Introduction Yellowing around the whites of the eyes, known clinically as scleral icterus, is the hallmark sign of jaundice. This condition means there is an abnormal accumulation of a yellow-orange pigment called bilirubin in the bloodstream. Because the sclera of the eye contains high amounts of elastin, a protein that bilirubin binds to very … Read more

1. Introduction The sudden appearance of a slightly yellow tint in the whites of the eyes is caused by an accumulation of bilirubin in the blood, a condition clinically known as scleral icterus or jaundice. This pigment is a natural byproduct of red blood cell breakdown, but its visible buildup indicates an issue with the … Read more