Does arcus senilis go away by reducing cholesterol levels?
DEC 28, 2022
Question:
Does arcus senilis go away by reducing cholesterol levels?
Answer:
Arcus is the normal deposit of cholesterol that usually makes a whitish ring around the edge of the cornea. Reducing cholesterol in the diet does not make it go away. If someone develops arcus at a young age it may be a sign of high cholesterol in the blood. If someone has an asymmetric (in one eye) appearance of their arcus, it can be a sign of impaired blood flow through the carotid artery on one side. See an ophthalmologist to confirm your arcus is of normal, age-related variation.