What is corneal arcus?

A corneal arcus is a white or grey ring found around the cornea of the eye made up of deposited cholesterol. It may also be known as arcus senilis.

How do members experience corneal arcus?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with corneal arcus*

Top treatments taken by people for corneal arcus*

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What is corneal arcus?

A corneal arcus is a white or grey ring found around the cornea of the eye made up of deposited cholesterol. It may also be known as arcus senilis.



Common symptoms reported by people with corneal arcus

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Treatments taken by people for corneal arcus

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Compare treatments taken by people with corneal arcus

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Who has corneal arcus on PatientsLikeMe?

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  • 0 say corneal arcus is their primary condition


Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status Proportion # of patients
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