hi this piece below is from the mayo clinic it may just help you understand your problem but as you read its not a really bad problem. arcus senilis is common in older adults. it's caused by fat (lipid) deposits deep in the edge of the cornea. it isn't related to high cholesterol however. arcus senilis doesn't affect vision nor does it require treatment. eye problems caused by high cholesterol are uncommon — typically affecting only people who have severe cases of high cholesterol and high triglycerides passed down through families (familial hyperlipidemia). high cholesterol is more likely associated with a similar gray or white arc visible around the entire cornea (circumferential arcus) in younger adults. treatment is generally aimed at controlling cholesterol and triglyceride levels. the average person who has high cholesterol doesn't develop an arc of any type. if you're concerned about eye health and high cholesterol talk to your doctor. answer fromthomas behrenbeck md phd. a high blood cholesterol level increases your risk of coronary artery disease. lower cholesterol is usually better but in rare cases having a very low level of low-density lipoprotein (ldl or "bad") cholesterol or a very low total cholesterol level has been associated with some health problems. doctors are still trying to find out more about the connection between low cholesterol and health risks. there is no consensus on how to define very low ldl cholesterol but ldl would be considered very low if it is less than 40 milligrams per deciliter of blood. although the risks are rare very low levels of ldl cholesterol may be associated with an increased risk of: cancer hemorrhagic stroke depression anxiety preterm birth and low birth weight if your cholesterol is low while you're pregnant the potential risk of lowering ldl cholesterol to very low levels has not been confirmed and its association with certain health risks is still under debate. in some cases it is not clear if low cholesterol causes the health problem or the other way around. for example people with depression may have low cholesterol levels but it has not been proved that lowering cholesterol with statin therapy causes depression. however the benefits of lowering total and ldl cholesterol have been demonstrated extensively particularly in individuals with heart disease or at high risk of heart disease or stroke. if you're concerned about your cholesterol level consult your doctor. if you're taking statins don't stop without first consulting your doctor. he or she can determine the cholesterol range most appropriate for you. answer from francisco lopez-jimenez m. d. so it would not be your hdl good cholesterol its just from ldl bad cholesterol it would be best you get a blood test done on your cholesterol. hope this helps you. good luck
i understand that arcus senilis is a result of high cholesterol. is this true for both good and bad cholesterol? . i've had a white rim around my eye that looks like arcus senilis. i do have very high good cholesterol and very low bad cholesterol. (i eat well and exercise regularly. ). does high good cholesterol also cause this condition?