“What causes eye discoloration?”
I'm not actually sure, but it seems like my eye is losing color in a small area and becoming discolored (my eyes are brown). Is this serious? What causes eye discoloration?
6 Answers
Some eye diseases can cause this. See an ophthalmologist.
There are many possible causes, including a mole or growth on the iris, the colored part of your eye. I would recommend getting an eye examination to determine the cause of the discoloration you are noticing.
There are many reasons for eye discoloration...and the diagnosis is dependent, in part, on the structure involved. In this instance, it seems you may be describing a graying of your brown eyes in an area of your cornea. You might be developing arcus senilis or other change in your cornea that dims the view of your brown iris. It is recommended that you visit and an EyeMD ophthalmologist to evaluate your eyes.
Many circumstances may cause changes globally or focally in apparent iris coloration. The apparent color of the iris is variable in association with direction, intensity and wavelength of light. Changes in corneal clarity will appear to change the iris color. Inflammation of the cornea or iris will appear to change iris color. Pigment deposits, nevi or tumors will appear to change iris color. If you notice a change globally or focally in eye color, you should obtain an evaluation by an eye care professional.
Howard R. Krauss, MD
Howard R. Krauss, MD
The list of possibilities without more info or a picture is long. Make an appointment with a real ophthalmologist sometime this month and have them take a look. Eye pressure should be checked.
It could be serious like developing a melanoma. See your Dr.
