Question
Hello doctor, I read someone else's question, but don't think the answer applies to me. I am 22 years old, female and the last eye test I had 2 years ago said I had perfect vision. A few days ago a friend said she thought my eyes (sclera) were turning blue. I took a look and they are quite blue all the way around. I read this could be a sign of anemia, however I tested negative for anemia four months ago and from my diet it is unlikely I am anemic. I don't suffer from fractures, i do appear to bruise easily on my lower legs, and suffer from migraine. I don't really know what is relevant or what could be the cause of the blueness, I have booked an eye exam for two days time however, which will refer me to the hospital to check my scleral thickness.
I have been put on propranolol for my migraines, so I don't know if that would have an effect? I am not aware of any osteogenesis imperfecta in my family, I think my grandfather had osteoporosis.
Please put my mind at ease, I really don't know what it could be.
Thank you, Sameera.
Answer
Dear Sameera,
Blue sclera could be heriditary and may not have been noticed by you earlier.
only a doctor can diagnose if this 'bluish ' colour is actually a discoloration which has happened as a result of some external or internal factor.
A good cornea specialist would be a helpful opinion.
Hope this helps,
Best,
Dr Shroff
