Catalog

Arcus senilis

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Arcus senilis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/2142011301

This is a white, grey, or blue opaque ring in the corneal margin (peripheral corneal opacity), or white ring in front of the periphery of the iris. It is present at birth, but then fades; however, it is quite commonly present in the elderly.