Xanthelasmas are yellowish deposits of fatty material around the eyes. They are common in older people and are harmless, although they can be removed by surgery, if desired.
In younger people, xanthelasmas may be associated with raised levels of fats in the blood (hyperlipidemia), and measures such as dietary changes or medication may be advised to reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke

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CHALAZION
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CONJUNCTIVITIS
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EARWAX
Also called cerumen, earwax is produced by glands in the outer ear canal to clean and moisten the canal. Normally, the wax emerges naturally, but sometimes it b...

ECTROPION AND ENTROPION
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EUSTACHIAN TUBE DYSFUNCTION
The Eustachian tube, running from the middle ear to the back of the nose, acts as a drainage tube and also regulates pressure in the middle ear. In Eustachian t...

FOCUSING PROBLEMS
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GLAUCOMA
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LABYRINTHITIS
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