High Cholesterol Signs Could Be Seen in Your Eyes

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VIVA – Although rare, high cholesterol signs can appear on several parts of the face that are quite distinctive and easy to recognize. One is lumps with discoloration in the upper and lower eyelids that are often ignored by many people.

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Many experts say that signs of high cholesterol in the body are difficult to recognize with the naked eye. However, some cases with high cholesterol or high triglycerides, also called hyperlipidemia, may show symptoms on the face.

For example, some people with hyperlipidemia may experience painless, soft to hard yellowish patches or bumps on the eyelids called xanthelasma. Researchers associate high cholesterol levels with other dermatologic inflammatory conditions, including lichen planus and psoriasis.

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In addition, high cholesterol may present as a gray ring in the eye called a corneal arcus. This is especially true for those with a family history of high cholesterol. Research from 2022 shows that high blood cholesterol levels can increase a person's risk of stroke, heart disease, acute pancreatitis, and peripheral vascular disease.

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Well, here are some common signs of cholesterol in your eyes.

1. Xanthelasma

People with high cholesterol often have a common eye symptom which is known as xanthelasma — a raised or flat yellowish area that forms around the eyes or close to the nose.

Cholesterol build-up under the skin results in deposits. However, this condition doesn't affect vision. Nearly, 50 percent of people with xanthelasma tend to have high cholesterol. The condition commonly occurs in people who are smokers, overweight, and have high blood pressure, and diabetes.

2. Corneal arcus

According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a corneal arcus can signal very high cholesterol. A corneal arcus is a grayish-white ring around the cornea of the eye. The cornea is the transparent part that covers the iris and pupil. It mostly develops in people who have a family history of high cholesterol.

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