Make a doctor's appointment if you notice this.
, the American Academy of Ophthalmology also notes that other organs may also be compromised when these lesions are present."Xanthelasma may signal that cholesterol is building up in your blood vessels. This blocks blood flow and can lead to a stroke or a heart attack," says the AAO website.had a 12 percent higher risk of heart disease than men who did not, independent of other risk factors such as obesity and high cholesterol.
For this reason, you should speak with your doctor not only about your liver health, but about the full range of possible significance behind these lesions.The lesions are usually flat or slightly raised, and off-white or yellow in color. They most frequently appear directly underneath the eyes, or above them on the eyelid—usually originating in the inner corners of the eye area.