Cholesterol Health: Symptoms, Eye Effects & Lipid Ratios

High cholesterol often manifests as physical symptoms like fat deposits under the eyes or eyelid bumps. Manage LDL levels with niacin and targeted diet changes.

High Cholesterol Effects on Eyes

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Tricia Mangan

High cholesterol, or hyperlipidemia, is characterized by the presence in the bloodstream of abnormally high total cholesterol -- combined high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, and low-density lipoprotein -- LDL, abnormally high LDL -- bad cholesterol, and/or abnormally high triglycerides.