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Eye WARNING: Having this eye colour could mean you’re at risk of liver diseaseEYE SYMPTOMS can often be overlooked, particularly when a condition stems from a different part of the body. One

sign to be wary of is the eyes being a certain colour - having yellow eyes can indicate liver disease. By Katrina Turrill 18:10, Fri, Jan 4, 2019 | UPDATED: 19:02, Fri, Jan 4, 2019 Share

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Eye health is best maintained by having regular eye tests. Alongside keeping vision in check, an eye test can also detect health problems before you can become aware of any symptoms. One

sign to be wary of is if the whites of your eyes turn yellow - this could indicate liver disease.

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jaundice which causes the whites of eyes, as well as skin, to turn yellow

Liver disease can trigger a condition called jaundice which causes the whites of eyes, as well as skin, to turn yellow.

Jaundice is caused by the build-up in your body of a yellow substance called bilirubin.

But liver disease isn’t the only cause of this, according to the NHS.

Gallstones, pancreatitis, hepatitis and sickle cell disease can also be to blame.

If your skin and the whites of your eyes look yellow you should see a GP urgently.

You may also have itchy skin, darker pee and paler poo than usual.

Another cause of jaundice can be pancreatic cancer at an early stage.

Pancreatic Cancer Action explains: “Jaundice is a yellowing of the skin and eyes caused by excess bilirubin (a component of bile) in the blood.

“A tumour in the head of the pancreas can cause narrowing of the bile duct and block the bile flowing from the gallbladder into the small intestine.

“Blockage of the bile duct causes a buildup of bilirubin.”

Jaundice isn’t the only condition that can indicate a serious health problem. Another to be aware of is blurry vision.

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Eye WARNING: Yellow eyes is a sign of jaundice which can indicate liver disease (Image: GETTY)

An abrupt and dramatic loss of vision may be a sign of a problem with the blood flow to your eye or your brain, according to WebMD.

It adds: “Immediate medical attention can prevent serious damage and may even save your life.

“Even if your vision gets better quickly, it might still be a warning of a stroke or the beginning of a migraine headache.”

The main stroke symptoms can be remembered with the word F.A.S.T, advises the NHS.

It states: “Face – the face may have dropped on one side, the person may not be able to smile, or their mouth or eye may have drooped.

“Arms – the person with suspected stroke may not be able to lift both arms and keep them there because of weakness or numbness in one arm.

“Speech – their speech may be slurred or garbled, or the person may not be able to talk at all despite appearing to be awake.

“Time – it's time to dial 999 immediately if you notice any of these signs or symptoms.”

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