What Is Eye Plaque?

Eye plaque is a form of cholesterol deposit that can form on arteries in the human eye. Hollenhorst plaque means the same thing as eye plaque; they are interchangeable terms according the Handbook of Ocular Disease Management.

Causes

Common causes for the formation of eye plaque include hypertension, diabetes, arterial disease, hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, and atherosclerosis.

Effects

Eye plaque has the potential to cause partial to full vision loss in the affected eye.

Identification

Eye plaque may not always visibly apparent to the patient and discovery of it during an eye exam will cause your doctor to mention it. A dilated retina can indicate the presence of eye plaque says the Handbook of Ocular Disease Management.

Prevention

To help prevent eye plaque from forming, make sure to have regular eye exams, along with a healthy diet and hygiene routine.

Considerations

The Handbook of Ocular Disease Management says that the formation of eye plaque can indicate other, possibly serious health problems. Make sure to speak with your physician if you notice any irregular changes to your health.

References

• Handbook Of Occular Disease Management

Resources

• Vitreous & Retina-Hollenhorst Plaque