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Can Laser Remove Arcus Senelis Rings Around The Eyes?

Can laser remove arcus senelis rings around the eyes? If not, Why? It seems to me that someone should invent a way of removing these fat deposits in the eye. They will make lots of money! There is a need for it. Don t tell me it can t be done in this high tech age.
Fri, 20 Jan 2017
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Hi,

I understand you may be researching or worried about getting arcus senilis rings. Firsly let me say you that it is completely a benign condition mostly associated with old age due to cholesterol deposits in cornea. No one has ever required to get a treatment for it as it is not a disease in the first instance. You can just decrease its progress by giving anti lipidic drugs.

For theoretical purpose of your query you can get rid of it by replacing the cornea, practically not done as it has many complications and its benefits do not override its complications. Medical ethics are to understand patient benefit and complication ratio and then treat if benefit is more.

Hope these answers help you. Contact for further queries. Its always good to be inquisitive.T

Regards,
Dr. Suhas Chauhan
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Can Laser Remove Arcus Senelis Rings Around The Eyes?

Hi, I understand you may be researching or worried about getting arcus senilis rings. Firsly let me say you that it is completely a benign condition mostly associated with old age due to cholesterol deposits in cornea. No one has ever required to get a treatment for it as it is not a disease in the first instance. You can just decrease its progress by giving anti lipidic drugs. For theoretical purpose of your query you can get rid of it by replacing the cornea, practically not done as it has many complications and its benefits do not override its complications. Medical ethics are to understand patient benefit and complication ratio and then treat if benefit is more. Hope these answers help you. Contact for further queries. Its always good to be inquisitive.T Regards, Dr. Suhas Chauhan