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News India Live, Digital Desk: Atherosclerosis: Our body is a wonderful machine, and the eyes are the windows of the machine that can indicate every problem hidden inside. Often we ignore the internal diseases of the body, especially until the pain or trouble increases too much. One such ‘silent killer’ disease is – ‘High cholesterol’! It disrupts blood circulation in the veins like slow poison, and the saddesty is that it is difficult to detect early symptoms.
But do you know That our eyes can also indicate us about increasing cholesterol? Yes, some small changes seen in our eyes can actually be a warning signal to the rising level of this ‘dangerous fat’. If you too have seen any of these symptoms in your eyes, do not ignore it at all, because it can be a question of your life!
Let’s know the 5 such warning signals, which give us our eyes and which can be alarm of high cholesterol:
1. Yellow spots around the eyes or eyelids-Xanthelasma:
It is one of the most common and clear signs. If yellow or orange colored soft spots or lumps appear on the skin near the inner corner of your eyes, on the upper or lower eyelid, or around the eye, then it can be genuine. This is actually a accumulation of fat, which is often a direct indication of high cholesterol levels in the body. Seeing this, consult a doctor immediately.
2. Neela-white or gray colored ring around the cornea (Arcus Senilis):
Some people have a blue, white or brown arc (ring) on the outer edge of the pupil of the eyes. If it appears in a person under the age of 60, it is called Arcus Cenilis and it often reflects high cholesterol or lipid levels in the body. This ring is caused by cholesterol and fat deposition in the cornea. It can also be a common symptom of aging in the elderly, but it is a sign of danger in the youth.
3. Nus in the vein
Excess cholesterol can also affect the inner blood vessels of the eyes. If the veins of the retina are blocked, it can cause swelling in the eyes, may cause blurring, and in some severe cases also there may be partial or complete blindness. It may directly associate with cholesterol or atherosclerosis (throat of fat in the arteries), which affects the blood vessels of the entire body.
4. Fat deposits inside the eyes:
Sometimes there may be small deposits of cholesterol or fat above or around the retina inside the eyes. They do not usually appear with very small and naked eyes, but can identify them during checking the ophthalmologist. These can also be pre -signs of retinal blockage.
5. Excessive sensitivity to bright or strong light (photophobia – Photophobia):
This is not directly a specific sign of high cholesterol, but if the eyes are having inflammation or vein in the eyes, sensitivity to light may increase. It can also be the result of blood flow disrupted in the eyes or pressure on optic nerve.
What can you do?
If you see any of these signs in your eyes, do not ignore it at all! Contact a good ophthalmologist and general doctor immediately. They will get your blood ‘lipid profile’ test, which will reveal the correct level of cholesterol. You can keep your health and eyes safe with correct diagnosis and lifestyle change (healthy diet, exercise) and medicines (if necessary). Your eyes are a mirror of your body, listen to them and stay healthy!