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High Cholesterol Warning: This Colourful Facial Symptom Should Not Be Ignored

High cholesterol levels happen when there are too many lipids or fats in your blood. It is also known as hyperlipidemia, or hypercholesterolemia, in which extra fats build up in your arteries and combine with other substances in your blood to form plaque. Over time, if left unaddressed, it raises the risk of chronic heart diseases, heart attack, or a stroke.

High Cholesterol Warning: This Colourful Facial Symptom Should Not Be Ignored

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Key Highlights

  • However, what makes it even riskier is that the condition often comes without any symptoms; however, one warning sign can appear on your face.
  • Arcus senilis is a major warning sign on the face and is significantly characterised by a blue-grey ring in the eye.
  • Also known as corneal arcus, this bluish-grey ring develops around the iris – the coloured part of the eye.
  • According to experts, it forms gradually as a consequence of cholesterol build-up.
  • While it may not affect your vision and is usually common, it is more pronounced among men over 40 years old.
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  1. High Cholesterol Warning: This Colourful Facial Symptom Should Not Be Ignored

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