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What does it mean to have a blue ring around the iris in your eye?
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Arcus: This can be linked to a type of elevated cholesterol. Usually not a concern and irreversible. Is it in both eyes?
Answered 8/22/2018
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Arcus of cornea: This is a deposit of lipid at the outer arc of the cornea. It is not in the iris. It comes with age and affects many. It is a benign event, can be quite striking but will not affect the vision or health of the eyes.
Answered 5/7/2018
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