Sometimes the deposits make a complete ring.
This condition is called arcus senilis and it shows as a grey-white line of fat deposits around the outer part of the cornea. High cholesterol How it can show in the eyesĪ grey or white ring around the cornea, the clear surface on the front of the eye Getting regular diabetes eye checks (even when vision is normal) is important too, as retinopathy can be present even without symptoms. Keeping blood pressure and cholesterol under control will help, as it does with other aspects of diabetes, so a healthy diet is key. It’s important for people with diabetes to have good control of their blood glucose. If detected early, retinopathy can be treated and vision loss can be slowed or stopped. At least a third of people with diabetes have retinopathy. It’s one of the most common causes of visual impairment and blindness in New Zealand. If not treated, it can progress and cause blindness. Diabetes How it can show in the eyesĭiabetic retinopathy is when tiny blood vessels in the retina at the back of the eye leak blood and other fluids, causing problems with vision. But did you know eye problems can also be the first sign of health problems? Our eyes are a useful check for some health conditions.
We all know the eyes are windows to the soul.