Arc Senile (Arcus Senilis)

Arc Senile (Arcus Senilis) is a grayish line on the periphery of the cornea, a ring-shaped opacification of the periphery of the cornea, separated from its other areas.

Most common in older people; consists of an infiltrate of fatty matter. In young people it can develop only due to disorders of fat metabolism in the body.

The appearance of the senile arch is subject to significant age-related fluctuations among representatives of different races.

Never leads to vision impairment.

Arc Stariski or Arcus Senilis is a pathological change associated with human age. The cornea is a thin and transparent film on the front surface of the eyeball that protects it from damage. With a senile arc, a grayish-white line is observed at the edge of the pupil, surrounded by a ring-shaped opacification of the peripheral area of ​​​​the cornea. This abnormality is most often seen in people over 55 years of age, although it can appear in different age groups and in some children. An association has been found with hereditary diseases and vitamin A deficiency. Increased doses of vitamin A in patients with age-related arcs reveal the increased amount of steroids observed in sarcoma. In men, the Arcoline arc appears more than 2 times more often in combination with Marfan syndrome. Excision of the arch region using corneal tissue implantation has been successful but is rarely an effective treatment.

Arc senile (or senile rim) is an eye disease in which a grayish ring forms at the edge of the cornea. This condition is usually seen in older people and is associated with changes in the fatty tissue of the eye.

The cause of the appearance of a senile arch on the cornea is a violation of the metabolism of fatty substances. During the aging process, fat cell fibers grow and fill the entire space of the eye, forming a grayish stripe at the periphery.

The aging of the eye occurs due to a decrease in the amount of the iris, which previously supplied the eye with vitamins and minerals. In addition, collagen production decreases with age, which also affects tissue density and strength.

Although the arc of senility does not impair visual acuity, it does cause some inconveniences, such as discomfort and dryness of the eyeball, which becomes duller. Some patients also complain of a feeling of fogginess in the eyes.

In most cases, senile arch does not require treatment, as it does not cause any complications. However, if a person experiences significant discomfort or blurred vision, the doctor may recommend therapy, such as using eye humidifiers or treating fatty deposits in the eyes.