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Do we have an Optometrist in the house??
Hey all,
I just did my back to school eye exam the other day, mostly because I was concerned about a yellow tint to the whites of my eyes that some friends noticed. The Optometrist I went to said it was tissue growth caused by extended exposure to UV rays. I didn't really think much of it at the time, since it wasn't jaundice or anything, but now I'm sort of worried. Is it dangerous to my vision? Is it reversible? As in, can I correct it with surgery or by limiting my UV exposure? I think it's about time to invest in a pair prescription sunglasses... Thanks!! ~Slow
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You need to stop spanking the bishop. Or at least slow it down a little bit. That jaundice will clear right up. Dottore
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08-20-2007, 05:24 PM
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wow, so the whites of your eyes got a tan?
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Not a laughing matter...sailing mags have covered this problem...the condition can eventually hurt your vision. I have UV protection coating on both pairs of my glasses...clear and sun. Sunglasses, I also go anti glare and polarized....
Yeah, it's a little expensive, but how much is vision worth?
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pterigium perhaps? description does not sound like jaundice. Can be removed, wear UV protection for your eyes
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