Patient's question:
My daughter is four months old. Her sclera is a light blue, not white. A doctor told me that a blue sclera indicates anemia.Doctor's answer:
Blueish discoloration is commonly seen in infants and young children. This is primarily because the sclera (the white part of the eye) in infants and young children is thinner, allowing the underlying choroidal pigment layer to be visible, hence appearing blueish or purplish. This is a physiological phenomenon and does not require any concern. Newborns typically do not follow moving objects with their eyes until they are about a month old. Generally, after the baby is a month old, they will begin to follow familiar sounds, people, or objects with their gaze. It is recommended that you observe the child's other symptoms in more detail.