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HIGH CHOLESTEROL

Life-threatening and eye-threatening for the patients!

High cholesterol is one of the leading causes behind heart attacks and strokes in middle-aged and elderly individuals. While you may be aware of the potential effects of high cholesterol to your heart, you may not be aware of its potential effects on your vision. High cholesterol can lead to vision threatening diseases such as “Retinal Vein Occlusion” and “Arcus Senilis” and read on to know more about the impact of high cholesterol on your eyes!

Table of Contents:

  1. What are the leading causes of high cholesterol?

  2. How can high cholesterol impact your eyes?

  3. How can we help you diagnose and treat your vision?

What are the leading causes of high cholesterol?

As per a recent research, High cholesterol is impacting the lives of 30 percent individuals residing in the urban areas and 25 percent in the rural areas. The leading causes associated with high cholesterol are:

  1. Inactive lifestyle – lack of exercise

  2. Obesity

  3. Unhealthy diet

  4. Smoking
  5. Drinking Alcohol

How can high cholesterol impact your eyes?

High cholesterol can impact your eyes primarily in two ways i.e., accumulation of deposits near the eye lids and in the blood vessels connecting the eyes to the brain. While accumulation of deposits may not affect your vision, it can lead to high discomfort and impact the cosmetic look of your eyes. Deposits near the eyelids is a clear indicator of high cholesterol and these deposits must be cleaned regularly to avoid issues.

 

The impact of high cholesterol can be more severe as it can lead to blockage in the blood vessels connecting the eyes to the brain. Such blockages can cause loss of vision and if untreated can also lead to complete loss of vision. The most common diseases caused due to high cholesterol are:

  1. Xanthelasma – Deposits near the eyelids

  2. Arcus Senilis – Development of deposits in the cornea

  3. Retinal Vein Occlusion – Blockage of blood vessels connecting the retina to the brain.

  4. Hollenhorst plaque – Building up of plaque in blood vessels.

How can we help you diagnose and treat your vision?

With our state-of-the-art technology and extensive tests, we can help you diagnose issues with your vision at an early stage. Our mission is to ensure the safety of your vision and with our experienced doctors and diagnosticians we have the capability to do that. With our clear diagnosis and treatment plans we can provide you an opportunity to save your vision and avoid further complications. Feel free to reach out to us on 931-932-4949 to book a test at home.