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Any disturbance in the lipid metabolism can cause such a case, most commonly manifesting as arcus senilis where the cornea is deposited with fatty material e.g. phospholipids and cholesterol, resulting in corneal opacity. Disturbances in the lipid metabolism can occur in cases such as: hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipoproteinemia and hyperlipidemia
Wow! The above answer is correct to an extent but needs additional information. The MOST COMMON reason for fatty deposits in the eye are age and heredity. Everyone in some way has some natural collection and pooling of fluids around the under eye area, The composition of our eye area makes it naturally prone to accumulation of fluids and fatty tissue deposits which collect under and around the eyes. This often is the cause of dark circles under the eye.
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What causes athermatous plaque?
Atherosclerosis is a buildup of plaque, cells, and fatty deposits in the walls of arteries that can get worst over time.
What circulatory system disease characterized by fatty deposits?
Atheroma (Atherosclerosis) is a generalised thickening of arteries due to fatty deposits
What heart disease is the result of reduced blood flow to the heart caused by the build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries?
Heart disease typically does not cause fatty deposits in the arteries. Rather the process is the other way around: an unhealthy diet high in fat and cholesterol causes a build up of fatty deposits, and these deposits lead to heart diseases such as Coronary Heart Disease.
What causes calcium in the eye?
There are several different conditions that can cause calcium deposits in the eye. These include hypocalcemia, gout, renal failure, and chronic inflammation.
What is the medical term meaning disease in which fatty deposits collect on the walls of the arteries?
Atherosclerosis is the condition in which fatty deposits collect on the walls of the arteries. These deposits may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.
What are Fatty deposit on the eyeball?
There are absolutely no studies to suggest that dairy produce causes this problem.My eye problems were cause after a very hot summer as well as a series of schleral grafts.Giving up dairy can lead to other problems.AnswerCalcium deposits underneath the eye lids is caused by overexposure to dairy products. This includes milk and cheese. It is recommended that you eliminate such food products if possible. Consult your doctor if the deposits are not eliminated after a week. ******** this answer is what ive only heard by word of mouth. i read that people with dairy allergies get this as well. best answer ive read is that the calcium is absorbed into the soft tissue around the eyes basically because your eyes arent tearing enough of it out.******* stupid wiki answers..... that's what you get.
What is an Endarterectomy?
Endarterectomy is an operation to remove or bypass the fatty deposits, or blockage, in an artery narrowed by the buildup of fatty tissue
How can junk food affect human bodies?
When you eat too much junk food, the extra fat that your body intakes is stored. This extra fat causes fatty deposits to form in blood vessels, making it harder for blood to flow. This then causes the heart to have to pump blood harder, putting stress onto the heart. If this is your regular diet, more and more fatty deposits will form in your blood vessels, raising the risk of heart failure.
What is the disease in which fatty deposits collect on the walls of the arteries of a pig?
Atherosclerosis
What is mild hapatomegaly with fatty infiltration and focal area of fat sparing?
Mild hepatomegaly with fatty infiltration and focal are of fat sparing is basically fatty deposits in the liver.
A condition in which fatty deposits bulid up on the walls of arteries is called?
Atherosclerosis
What do Fatty deposits that restrict the flow of blood in the arteries best describes?
atherosclerosis
