Should I worry if I have arcus juvenilis at age 22?
JUL 22, 2020
Question:
I have arcus juvenilis my both eyes. What happens when the eyes turn completely gray? I'm just 22 and I’ve had this since I was 14 and it never stops growing.
Answer:
Arcus describes the white or grayish ring that sometimes develops at the outside edges of the cornea due to cholesterol deposits. It is considered a normal finding in older adults (arcus senilis). However, in people under 40 years old, it is called arcus juvenilis, and should be examined by an ophthalmologist. If the patient has true arcus juvenilis, he or she should get tested for metabolic disorders that can cause high levels of cholesterol or triglycerides.