Question 1

what is arcus senilis?

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Normal eyes: Arcus senilis is a gray, white arc or ring that forms around the cornea of the eye. It's very common in older adults. It doesnot cause problems with vision and does not need treatment.

Question 2

hi doctors, was just wondering what is arcus senilis as a human medical condition?

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Lipid on cornea: There is a transition zone at the edge of the normal cornea where lipid can diffuse in and deposit in the tissue creating a very light to sometimes heavy arc of translucency.  This is benign, and will not affect the vision.  The correlation with blood lipids is very weak so it is not a good clinical clue.  It is definitely age related.

Question 3

i have arcus senilis what can i do to undo the damage or can i disguise it by wearing coloured contact lenses? my confidence so low because of it help

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Normal!: Arcus sinilius is a normal part of life and simply the accumulation of cholesterol material in the outer edge of your cornea.  There is no harm from it and does not affect your vision.  You may wan to make sure your cholesterol levels are normal.  You are likely far too hypersensitive, as most people can not see the arcus without a slit lamp.  Colored contacts are an option if you realllly want.

Question 4

if arcus senilis is not because of age or high cholesterol what could it be from?

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Arcus senilis: Arcus can also be juvenile arcus  or Schnyder central crystalline dystrophy( a genetic cholesterol dysfunction) .it may be confused wiht limbus sign whic his calcium deposit and may be a sign of elevated calcium in blood or hyperparathryoidism. May also  be an iron line from tear pooling or Lasik /eye procedures. F/u/ w/ ophthalmology or optometry.

Question 5

anyone treat arcus senilis, eye problem?

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No: Arcus senilis is a gray, white arc or ring that forms around the cornea of the eye. It's very common in older adults. It doesnot cause problems with vision and does not need treatment.   People with inherited, extremely elevated cholesterol levels may have a similar white arc  around their cornea. Treatment for this is aimed at lowering their cholesterol. See your dr if you are worried about this.

Question 6

can you give me more info on arcus senilis, eye problem?

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Arcus senilis: is a deposit of cholesterol that occurs in the outer part of the cornea.  It appears as a gray arc or ring along the edge of the colored part.  Arcus does not cause any problems and does not need to be treated.  It is associated with high cholesterol in the blood; so make sure you have your primary care physician measure this.

Question 7

what is turp reversal?

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No such thing: TURP stands for transurethral resection of the prostate. It is a procedure  done through the urethra to unblock a blockage caused by an enlarged prostate. It cannot be reversed but prostate tissue can grow back with time,especially if the initial procedure was incompletely performed.  Are you  sure you are not thinking of vasectomy reversal?

Question 8

do tubal reversals work?

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Yes: Tubal reversals can be done successfully. The success rates depends on what type of tubal ligation you had in the first place. Your surgeon will want to review the notes from your original surgery if possible to plan the reversal. Some couples choose to do in vitro fertilization instead of a tubal reversal to get pregnant which is more expensive but has a higher success rate.

Question 9

reversal type 2 diabetic possible?

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Remotely possible: But likely not.However diabetes can be controlled with diet, exercise and maintaining ideal body weight. Take care!  http://www.Rd.Com/health/wellness/the-best-herbs-and-supplements-for-diabetes/.

Question 10

what exactly is an ileostomy reversal?

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Reconnect intestine: This generally refers to the removal of an ileostomy (loop of intestine attached to the skin so stool can drain into a bag on the abdomen) and reconnection of the ileum to the colon or intestine( or in some cases creating an ileal pouch).  It really depends on the exact circumstance of the ileostomy and what else was done.

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