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VOLUME 2, NUMBER 33
JANUARY 2, 2011

WHEN SHOULD I REFER A PATIENT FOR CHOLESTEROL TESTING?
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Although this pearl is well known, it is nonetheless very important. Any patient under age 50 who presents with corneal arcus should be educated about potential hypercholesteremia/hyperlipidemia. Additionally, you may wish to refer him or her for a primary care evaluation and appropriate blood testing.

Furthermore, a diagnosis of two other less common ocular conditions also warrant an evaluation of cholesterol levels:
  • Schnyder crystalline dystrophy.
  • Lipid keratopathy (as seen in the image).
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