Visual Signs of Poor Health That You Probably Ignore But Shouldn’t

A White Ring Around the Eye’s Cornea

No, that ring is not from the ring light you use for selfies. It is a condition called arcus senilis, and the white ring that forms because of it is cholesterol, a waxy substance created by the liver or from consumed animal proteins. When you have too much cholesterol, it may deposit itself within the tissues of the eye.

If you are under 40 years old and spot arcus senilis, don’t shrug it off. High cholesterol can be dangerous. Although the human body requires a small amount of cholesterol for the formation of healthy cells, having too much will cause a build up in the blood vessels, eventually leading to stroke or heart attack.