Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My mother's iris is undergoing peripheral discoloratio,peripheral white circle proceeds to the center.what is cause? what is treatment?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Arcus senilis: This could be an arcus senilis, which is merely a deposit of cholesterol and neutral fats in the peripheral cornea that occurs as we age. It does not extend to the center and does not affect vision. It is nothing to worry about. I would check with her ophthalmologist just to be sure.
Answered 10/24/2014
3.6k views
What it sounds like: Is something referred to as arcus senilis. It is sometimes seen as a complication of "high cholesterol" but in fact is commonly found in aging people too. There are others causes for rings, like calcium deposits, the so called limbus sign. To better determine the cause and treatment a picture and medical history would be helpful or just reviewing this with her own doctor.
Answered 10/24/2014
3.6k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
If mother is resistant to eye drops and laser treatment for glaucoma, what is prognosis for daughter with glaucoma in stopping vision loss?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Early stage glaucoma & moderate stage epiretinal membrane same eye not affecting vision much now. W/both diseases potential for central vision loss & peripheral vision loss causes anxiety. Prognosis?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What are the treatment Of peripheral neuropathy cause be alcoholic ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What causes peripheral neuropathy in a 31yr old woman? What is treatment?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How do I identify peripheral neuropathy? If that's what it is, how should I go about finding the cause so i can seek the right treatment?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Examined by 2 eye drs. For glaucoma diagnosis. Neither asked if mother's glaucoma was under control? Isn't that info. Important for my treatment plan
My mother has some swalling on retina the laser treatment was done before 2 days. how much time will the eye take to recover?plz answer me.
My mother has a dry maculopathy on her left eye and wet maculopathy on her right eye. She took a course of lucentis shots but it did not make a lot of difference. She lives in spain and she would consider coming to usa for treatment, if some treatment is
My mother have face paralysis 4 days ago, and not able to close eye properly, half of eyelid remain open. what will be best treatment for it?
My mother is diabetic her vision is grtting blurred doctor says she's having bleeding behind her cornea.can any treatment save her eye sight?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
