“老年环”隐藏着动脉硬化 老年环的发生与动脉硬化和高胆固醇血症有密切的关系。据调查,60岁以上的人约有70％～80％有老年环,而70岁以上的人几乎都有老年环,只不过程度不同罢了。 形成老年环的原因,是由于含有胆固醇的类脂质沉积于角膜基质层内,因而往往与动脉硬化有关。患高血压及动脉硬化的人,出现老年环的时间就相对 “Aging ring” hidden arteriosclerosis Aging ring and arteriosclerosis and hypercholesterolemia are closely related. According to the survey, about 70% to 80% of those over the age of 60 have old-age rings, while those over 70 have old-age rings with only different degrees. The reason for the formation of the annulus is due to cholesterol-containing lipid-like deposits in the corneal stroma, which often associated with arteriosclerosis. People suffering from high blood pressure and arteriosclerosis, relative to the age of the elderly ring