Question 1

grey ring around iris of my eye, should i br concerned?

Accepted Answer

Corneal arcus: This is a normal deposit of lipid in a ring around the edge of the cornea.  It is not on the iris which is totally inside the eye.  It just looks like it is on the iris in normal viewing.  It is not something to be concerned about.

Question 2

i has brown eyes but has started getting grey rings around the iris. what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Corneal arcus: This is a deposit of lipid from your circulation which frequently will accumulate actually in an arc or ring at the edge of the cornea (the clear window at the front of the eye).  It is more obvious in those with brown eyes.  It is benign, will cause no change in the vision or health of the eye.

Question 3

hi i'm 18 and have dark brown eyes and recently i have noticed that my iris have developed a grey outer ring. is it something i should worry about?

Accepted Answer

Grey ring on iris: IMahmood ~ that is an early onset of "arcus senilis" characteristic of older people. It is probably of no significance, but it is sometimes associated with raised cholesterol so have your cholesterol panel done and if normal I would not be concerned, but check cholesterol regularly.
TOTAL, LDL,HDL, cholesterol and serum triglycerides
thanks

Question 4

what causes a blue grey ring around the outter edge of eye?

Accepted Answer

Arcus senilis: Arcus senilis is a blue gray ; white arc or ring that forms around the cornea of the eye. It is very common in older adults. It can be associated with a higher than normal blood cholesterol level (so check that out) but can be a genetic variation also; it does not cause problems with vision and does not need treatment.

Question 5

i have brown eyes and i have gray blue green rings outside out the eye  twice change pure hazel and once blue then i notice golden dark brown greenish?

Accepted Answer

Sounds quite: lovely. Pigmentation changes. It isn't usually a sign of disease BUT if it were it would be a mineral pigment disease such as 
WILSON's DISEASE (copper, ring is copper colored)
or hemosiderosis (iron, ring is iron colored. but skin is steel colored... grey, more noticeable than eye).

Question 6

if there's grey around the iris of the what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Possibly high lipids: The description is not very detailed, so I am going to guess at what is described.  If it is indeed a grey to cream colored ring at the base if the cornea, near the peripheral edge of the iris, then this may be corneal arcus.  If so, in a 32 yo this would be a sign of possible hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, or hyperlipoproteinemia.  You should have an evaluation.

Question 7

gray color around my brown iris growing thru years, what is going on?

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol: The gray ring around the edge of the colored part is cholesterol deposits.  Get your cholesterol checked.

Question 8

my babys eyes look like there is pink on the sclera is this normal he is 4mths with gray eyes and it looks like its going arond the outside of iris?

Accepted Answer

Pink on the eye: May be conjunctivits. Most is viral some is bacteria ( usually have a discharge if bacteria, may also be allergic, Sometimes if the nose is congested  there is back up for fluid to the eye and that can cause eye swelling  and other issues  .  F/u and call pediatrician this AM

Question 9

a grey patch on sclera appeared a week ago. it completely covers from the edge of my iris to inner corner of eye. could this be a serious disease?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Several things are on the list including medications, diseases of the eye as well as other systemic diseases that can cause this.  See link below for more info.  Best to see eye doctor for eval
http://www.aao.org/publications/eyenet/200703/am_rounds.cfm
Hope this helps.  Best of luck. Dr R

Question 10

my 5 year old has grey patches above her iris, more so on the white part of her eyes. i noticed she had a grey spot when she was younger but these patches are new. she was also prescribed glasses recently. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

: It's hard to know based upon your description. However, it would be a good idea to have her evaluated by an ophthalmologist to make sure it's nothing serious.

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Grey ring around iris of my eye, should i br concerned?

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I has brown eyes but has started getting grey rings around the iris. what could cause this?

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Hi i'm 18 and have dark brown eyes and recently i have noticed that my iris have developed a grey outer ring. is it something i should worry about?

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What causes a blue grey ring around the outter edge of eye?

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I have brown eyes and i have gray blue green rings outside out the eye twice change pure hazel and once blue then i notice golden dark brown greenish?

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If there's grey around the iris of the what does that mean?

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Gray color around my brown iris growing thru years, what is going on?

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My babys eyes look like there is pink on the sclera is this normal he is 4mths with gray eyes and it looks like its going arond the outside of iris?

A member asked:

A grey patch on sclera appeared a week ago. it completely covers from the edge of my iris to inner corner of eye. could this be a serious disease?

A member asked:

My 5 year old has grey patches above her iris, more so on the white part of her eyes. i noticed she had a grey spot when she was younger but these patches are new. she was also prescribed glasses recently. should i worry?

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