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Scleral jaundice, also known as scleral icterus, is the yellowing of the sclera (the white part of the eyes) due to an elevated level of bilirubin in the blood. This condition often indicates liver dysfunction, obstruction of the bile ducts, or hemolysis, where red blood cells are broken down at an increased rate. The yellow pigmentation occurs because bilirubin, a byproduct of red blood cell breakdown, accumulates when the body cannot effectively process or excrete it. Scleral jaundice is typically a sign of an underlying health issue that may require medical evaluation and treatment.
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What is the other name for corneal-scleral junction?
Limbus
What is the purpose of scleral buckling?
Scleral buckling is used to reattach the retina if the break is very large or if the tear is in one location. It is also used to seal breaks in the retina.
What are the feedbacks on the sclerals contact lenses?
Scleral lenses is for dry-eye treatment. Scleral lenses can be used in patients who are otherwise contact-lens intolerant and has recieved a good feedback.
What abnormal skin colors result from liver disorders?
Jaundice
Is infant jaundice fatal?
Infant jaundice can be fatal if untreated. Most infants recover.
Who discovered jaundice?
John Dice discovered Jaundice.
What substance is responsible for jaundice?
what substance is responsible for the jaundice
Is Jaundice spread?
Jaundice is spread by impure water.
Blockage of the scleral venous sinus might result in?
the correct answer is conjunctivitis
Did Ernest Hemingway have jaundice?
Ernest Hemingway did have jaundice at one point of his life. He was hospitalized in Milan because of bad jaundice.
What is a yellow discoloration of the skin caused by greater-than-normal amounts of bilirubon in the blood is known as?
jaundice
Medical condition starts with j?
Jellinek's disease jaundice
