High Cholesterol Signs That Can Be Seen From Eye Changes

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JAKARTA - High cholesterol must be watched out for because it can cause other diseases, such as heart disease for stroke. However, high cholesterol signs are often unknown or ignored, one of which can occur in the eyes.

It is important to know that signs of cholesterol may appear in the eye area, whose symptoms can be yellowish around the eyes to the escape of sight. These are some signs of high cholesterol that can be seen from the eyes, quoted from Verywell Health, on Monday, May 19, 2025.

1. Xanteplasma

Xanteplasma is the most common eye symptom associated with high cholesterol. This condition is that the eye area has flat yellowness or is somewhat prominent around the eyes or near the nose. This resistance is caused by the buildup of cholesterol under the skin.

2. Ocuation of retinal veins

Retina is a light-sensitive tissue in the back of the eye. This part of the eye receives blood supply through the arteries and veins of the retina.

When the veins are clogged, the condition is called the occlusion of the retinal veins. If the veins are clogged, the blood and fluid will spill into the retina, which causes the macular to swell and affect the central vision.

retinal vein oxlution is more common in people aged 50 years and over. In addition to high cholesterol markers, this disease is also more common in people who have high blood pressure, diabetes, glaukuma, and hardening of arteries.

3. Artislical Arcus

Artisic Arcus can also indicate high cholesterol. In this condition, there is a blue, white, or light gray circle around the front of the eye. This can happen because more and more cholesterol reaches the Philippines.