Sunday, May 16, 2010

Arcus senilis

click to view full screen arcus senilis  
Arcus senilis (or arcus senilis corneae) is a white or gray opaque ring in the corneal margin (peripheral corneal opacity), white ring around the iris. It is present at birth but then fades; however it is quite commonly present in the elderly. It can also appear earlier in life as a result of hypercholesterolaemia.

No comments:

Post a Comment