A 42-year-old member asked:
what does it mean when the outer iris inthe eye turns gray?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Tim Conrad answered
Ophthalmology 34 years experience
Arcus: You probably have cholesterol deposits in the peripheral cornea causing the iris to appear gray. See an eye doctor for confirmation and get your cholesterol level checked.
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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered
Ophthalmology 52 years experience
Corneal arcus: This is a deposit of lipid next to the outer part of the colored part of the eye (the edge of the cornea). It is benign, does not affect vision and is very common.
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