Double Arcus Senilis

Arcus senilis is the commonest of the corneal degenerations and presents as a whitish or yellowish band in the corneal periphery, associated with the deposition of lipoproteins in the corneal stroma. It is separated from the limbus by a clear zone. It is most commonly associated with aging. Other associations are hyperlipidemia, particularly in men less than 50 years (arcus juvenilis). However, a double arcus is very rare and only few case reports are found in literature. I present a case of 68-year-old man with diabetes mellitus and 35 pack years of smoking who presented to us in the Out Patient Department. He had double corneal arcus in both eyes. There was a distinct clear line between the two arci. The case is presented with a brief discussion on the traditional risk factors, possible pathogenesis and literature review. Key Words: Arcus senilis, Gerontoxon, Arcus Juvenilis.

Study to assess the physical changes seen in old age in Punjab region (India)

in the present study, various physical changes that occur in old aged persons like arcus senilis, a cataract of eyes, presbyacusis, wrinkles on the skin of face and memory (intact or not) were studied. Old aged persons need special attention according to the physical change that has occurred, so they need tender care both psychological as well as physical care. regular mood and memory check-ups should be encouraged for all older adults, just as we now encourage regular physicals (1). The speed, at which people age, as well as how aging affects their outlook on life, varies from person to person (the speed at which people age, as well as how aging affects their outlook on life, varies from person to person).