Corneal arcus is a grey or white opaque ring at the peripheral cornea caused by lipid deposition in the corneal stroma. It is clinically significant as a visible marker of systemic lipid metabolism abnormalities and may indicate underlying hyperlipidaemia, especially in younger patients. In older adults, it is often benign but warrants assessment for cardiovascular risk factors.
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