Worried About Under Eyelid Color

[MSU_]

I am 21 years old. I drink four times a month at most. I don’t do any drugs or take any medications. I also don’t have any health conditions. However, I do apply serums to my face and I wonder if that is contributing to this color. There is no family history of liver issues but I noticed this color when an eyelash fell into my eye. I did a blood test a year ago and it showed no problems.

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[ChannaZ]

Do you mean the outer eye lid or actually underneath the eye lids if you peel them back? I have fatty liver diagnosed last year, about a month ago I pulled back my bottom eye lids near the tear ducts and they had a yellow tinge. ( still do) so I went back to the dr and got my bloods done. It was negative for jaundice, so I guess it can be normal to have some discolouration but always best to check with a medical professional of course. Mine also are blood shot in that area so I wonder if that makes it look yellowish.

[Readlots]

Hi, if you’re worried you could ask a pharmacist to take a look or go to your GP. It’s probably nothing, but if you’re worried get it checked out.

[AyrshireK]

If this were to be anything like jaundice you don't need to turn your eyelids back to look see it - the whole sclera of the eye is yellowed. Creamy colour at the outer edges is normal.

However, if you did have any liver concerns a visit to your GP and a simple blood test for bilirubin would provide more idea if there there was any issue.

Katie