What does it mean if you have gray rings in the outer edge of your iris?!
Question: My eyes are normally green, but today I noticed the edge of the colored part is somewhat gray. I'm not taking any type of medication, but if it matters, I haven't really slept much in the past week. My friend told me it could be a copper buildup due to some disease, but he didn't really know much.
Answers: My eyes are normally green, but today I noticed the edge of the colored part is somewhat gray. I'm not taking any type of medication, but if it matters, I haven't really slept much in the past week. My friend told me it could be a copper buildup due to some disease, but he didn't really know much.
It could be arcus senilis or arcus juvenilis. In older people it is usually just a cosmetic event. In younger people it may indicate cholesterol problems. It would be a good idea to have it checked out.
"However, a similar discoloration in the eyes of younger adults (arcus juvenilis) is often associated with high blood cholesterol. Such a finding in younger individuals warrants further evaluation by a doctor."
Get an eye exam with an optometrist or ophthalmologist.