High cholesterol warning: do your eyes look like this? Subtle signs

High cholesterol warning: do your eyes look like this? Subtle signs

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High cholesterol is the name given to having too much of a fatty substance in your blood. This substance, known as cholesterol, can lead to blockages in your blood vessels. Blocked blood


vessels raises the risk of heart attacks and strokes, as it limits the blood supply to the heart and the rest of the body. You're more likely to have high cholesterol if you eat certain


foods, it's been revealed. It's not always easy to know whether you have high cholesterol, as there aren't any obvious symptoms. You may be at risk of the condition if you


develop a subtle sign in your eyes. READ MORE: HIGH CHOLESTEROL SYMPTOMS - THE SIGN IN YOUR EYES "The eyes can reveal if a person has a high level of cholesterol," Kashani told


Express Health. "A bluish or white ring – called an arcus – around the cornea is a common sign of ageing, but it can also indicate high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, both of


which can increase your risk of heart attack or stroke. "The retina can also be adversely affected if you have high cholesterol. If a cholesterol clot breaks off and ends up in your


eye, it can be very serious. "In the worst cases, such clots can cause the eye equivalent of a stroke. If they lodge in the retinal artery, they can cause complete or partial


blindness." High cholesterol may be caused by eating lots of fatty foods, or by not doing enough exercise. Obesity, smoking, and drinking lots of alcohol, all contribute to your


cholesterol levels. Medication can help to keep your cholesterol levels in check, but it's also important to stick to a healthy diet, and to do regular exercise. Everyone should aim to


eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables every day, as well as 150 minutes of exercise every week.