Do not ignore THESE three signs of ‘bad’ cholesterol in your eyes
01/7How high cholesterol can affect the eyes
However, the bad name that cholesterol has gained over the years is due to its association with an increased risk of heart disease. But what is important to note is that only high levels of cholesterol is what raises one’s cardiovascular disease risk.
Additionally, high cholesterol not only affects your heart, but it can also impact your eyes negatively.
One of the most common ways cholesterol can affect your eyes is the presence of xanthelasma, small, yellowish fatty deposits in the skin around your eyes, the Cleveland Clinic explains. It most often forms in the eyelids, says the health body.
According to Independent optician Care Optics, “high presence of bad cholesterol in your blood can cause problems when it starts to gather in your eyes”.
Let us find out what to look out for…
The Independent optician Care Optics says that there are three main signs that signal ‘bad’ cholesterol build up in your eyes. These include:
– White, grey and yellow deposits forming around the cornea
– Blurry vision
– Yellow bumps around the eyes
At the onset of these signs, experts recommend getting oneself tested immediately.
Furthermore, Care Optics claim that these signs most often lead to more severe eye issues.
