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Three Signs of High Cholesterol That Can Appear in the Eyes

See a doctor if you notice symptoms of high cholesterol in your eyes.

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Having high cholesterol puts you at potentially lethal health risk. This means you have too many fatty substances in your blood. Eventually, this condition can block blood vessels leading to complications, such as heart problems and stroke.

Most people don’t realize they have high cholesterol until they get tested, because it’s often asymptomatic. However, there are three indicators of eye conditions. According to an Independent Optical Treatment optician, the high presence of bad cholesterol in the blood can cause problems when it starts to collect in the eye.

There are three main signs to look out for. First, the presence of white, gray, and yellow deposits formed around the cornea. Second, blurred vision. Third, yellow bumps around the eyes known as xanthelasma.

If you notice any of these symptoms, then it is best to see a doctor to have your cholesterol levels tested. This involves drawing blood from the arm with a needle or finger prick.

Macular degeneration

Care Optics warns that these symptoms “usually” lead to more serious eye problems. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common eye condition in which cells in the center of the retina die or are damaged leading to loss of central vision due to damage to the macula.

As a result, people find it difficult to see fine details clearly. The damage can be caused by drusen, which are tiny yellow deposits of fat that build up on the retina. Drusen can be a harmless sign of age, but when they are in large numbers and large in size, then it may indicate an early stage of AMD.

Retinal vein occlusion

Retinal vein occlusion occurs when these lipids damage the walls of blood vessels, causing fibers in the retina, leading to blurred vision or vision loss. Although some occlusions can be removed causing only temporary vision problems, sometimes patients can experience permanent damage to the eye.

Corneal arch

Corneal arches occur when cholesterol builds up around the edges of the cornea. This condition, which is seen with white circles on the eyes, indicates a very high cholesterol level which can lead to other health problems.

“High cholesterol is most often caused by a number of lifestyle factors and can be prevented with a good diet, good hydration, and exercise,” says Care Optics. ExpressTuesday (2/8/2022).


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