Sep
In conjunctivitis, the surface of the eye and the inside lining of the eyelids, all of which are covered with a membrane called the conjunctiva, become inflamed and sore. The eye looks red and bloodshot, and there might be a yellowish discharge that makes it feel sticky, or gritty and gummed up. The whites of the eyeball are not normally a yellow color.
Yellowing of the whites of the eye can be a sign of jaundice. Jaundice isn’t a disease, but a sign of a possible underlying condition such as liver disease. It is due to a build up in the blood of bilirubin, a yellowish-brownish substance that is normally extracted from the bloodstream by the liver and excreted in bile. The presence of jaundice always requires the attention of a physician to rule out any serious illness.
I hope this has helped you out. I'm a nurse and I just want to encourage you to check with your Dr. if the whites of your eyes are indeed yellow.