Does It Affect Vision?
Fortunately, Arcus Senilis usually does not interfere with vision.
The deposits remain at the edge of the cornea and do not block light from entering the eye.
Most people experience:
No pain
No redness
No vision changes
No discomfort
For this reason, the condition often goes unnoticed for years.
How Is It Diagnosed?
An eye doctor can usually diagnose Arcus Senilis during a routine eye examination.
Using a slit lamp microscope, they can clearly see the characteristic ring around the cornea.
Additional tests may be recommended if:
The person is relatively young
There is a family history of high cholesterol
Other cardiovascular risk factors are present
