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Why Does My Right Eye Have Red And Yellow On One Side?

Posted on Mon, 4 Apr 2022

Question: my right eye has red and yellow on one side, its in the shape of a circle. i have no other symptoms.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be due to retinal problems. Needs evaluation.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

This does seem alarming and seems to be due to retinal problem. You need to visit an ophthalmologist at the earliest and get the eye evaluated. Split lamp microscropy and ophthalmoscopy would offer valuable insights based on which further management can be done.

Please do not ignore the situation and seek medical assistance at the earliest.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Thanks. I just went to my annual eye appointment last week and everything was okay.
I will check with my opthalmologist on Monday.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Split lamp microscopy and ophthalmoscopic examination likely to be needed

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

A visual acuity test might not reveal anything and a Split lamp microscopy and ophthalmoscopic examination are likely to be needed.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng