Why do newborn babies have yellow eyes?

The eyes are the windows to the soul, and children’s eyes are even more sparkling. However, many parents will find that their newborns have yellow eyes. They don’t know why their children have this phenomenon. Why are their children’s eyes yellow? Parents are very worried about this, fearing that their children’s health will be affected. So, why do newborns have yellow eyes? If you want to know the answer, please read the following carefully!

Experts told us that the yellowing of the whites of the eyes may be due to physiological jaundice that has not yet subsided. It will subside in about a week. If the mother is worried, she can go to the hospital to check the indicators. If the indicators are too high, the doctor may recommend weaning, medication or hospitalization, etc.

Most cases of physiological jaundice in newborns appear 2-3 days after birth, are at their most severe on the 4th to 6th day, and disappear naturally on the 10th to 14th day. A small number of cases may last for 3-4 weeks, which is more common in premature infants. Therefore, if neonatal jaundice persists for more than 4 weeks, parents should be advised to take their children to see a doctor. Be careful to observe the newborn under natural light to avoid having your judgment affected by the light.

If the newborn has severe jaundice (appears within 24 hours after birth, the degree is severe, and the serum bilirubin exceeds 255 micromoles/liter) and has returned home after being treated in the hospital, the degree of jaundice will gradually decrease (this can be known through the understanding at the beginning of the home visit). If jaundice reappears or worsens after subsiding and is accompanied by mental symptoms (or without mental symptoms), parents are advised to take their children to see a doctor promptly.

Through the introduction above, I believe you already know why newborns have yellow eyes! When parents find that their child’s eyes are yellow, they should not be too anxious. It is very likely that the child has physiological jaundice that has not subsided. If parents are worried, they can go to the hospital for a check-up. If the child’s eyes do not subside for several weeks, they should go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time.