2023年7月8日 · However, an arc or ring around the iris sometimes occurs in younger people who have familial hyperlipidemia. Familial hyperlipidemia is a disorder that is passed down through families. It causes very high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, the "bad" cholesterol.

2021年9月23日 · The most common spots for cholesterol deposits to occur is on the hands, elbows and knees. They also can occur in the skin around the eyes. Tendons. Cholesterol deposits may thicken the Achilles tendon, along with some tendons in the hands. Eyes. High cholesterol levels can cause corneal arcus, a white or gray ring around the iris of the eye.

2021年9月23日 · Doctors will be interested to know if your siblings, parents, aunts, uncles or grandparents ever had high cholesterol levels or heart disease — especially during childhood. During the physical exam, doctors usually check for cholesterol deposits that may occur in the skin around the hands, knees, elbows and eyes.

Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. With high cholesterol, you can develop fatty deposits in your blood vessels. Eventually, these deposits grow, making it difficult for enough blood to flow through your arteries.

Blood clots in the veins and arteries in and around the kidneys. Cholesterol deposits that block blood flow in the kidneys. A condition that results from red blood cells being destroyed too early, called hemolytic uremic syndrome. A group of rare diseases affecting the skin and connective tissues called scleroderma.

Aphakia (no lens in the eyes) or; Eye inflammation (eg, iritis or uveitis), history of or; Herpes simplex eye infection, history of or; Patients with torn artificial lenses—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse. Eye infection or inflammation, active—Should not be used in patients with this condition.

2023年11月14日 · Dry eyes and mouth. Pain in the upper right abdomen. Swelling of the spleen, called splenomegaly. Bone, muscle or joint pain. Swollen feet and ankles. Buildup of fluid in the abdomen due to liver failure, called ascites. Fatty deposits, called xanthomas, on the skin around the eyes, eyelids or in the creases of the palms, soles, elbows or knees.

2023年11月18日 · Hypothyroidism happens when the thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormone. This condition also is called underactive thyroid. Hypothyroidism usually isn't linked to eye disease. In severe cases, however, hypothyroidism may cause swelling around the eyes. It also may cause a loss of hair in the outer part of the eyebrows.

2021年8月20日 · Cholesterol gallstones. The most common type of gallstone, called a cholesterol gallstone, often appears yellow in color. These gallstones are composed mainly of undissolved cholesterol, but may contain other components. Pigment gallstones. These dark brown or black stones form when your bile contains too much bilirubin.

2024年5月2日 · Sterols and stanols are substances found in plants that help block the absorption of cholesterol. Foods that have been fortified with sterols or stanols are available. Margarines and orange juice with added plant sterols can help lower LDL cholesterol. Adding 2 grams of sterol to your diet every day can lower your LDL cholesterol by 5% to 15%.