{"id":18229,"date":"2021-02-26T09:18:39","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T08:18:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ophtalmo-bw.be\/?page_id=18229"},"modified":"2025-04-24T17:44:20","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T15:44:20","slug":"xanthelasma","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vision-centrum.be\/en\/xanthelasma\/","title":{"rendered":"Xanthelasma: Fatty deposits around the eyes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.392), 18px);px\" class=\" translation-block\"><strong>Xanthelasma<\/strong> is a common condition that can lead to <strong>cosmetic discomfort<\/strong>. It is characterized by a <strong>yellow, fatty deposit<\/strong> that often <strong>does not diminish<\/strong> with age. This is a <strong>plate-like xanthoma<\/strong> on the eyelid (an accumulation of histiocytes or macrophages containing lipids such as <strong>digested cholesterol<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" translation-block\">The condition often begins as a <strong>yellow spot<\/strong> that spreads and darkens over time. It occurs mainly on the <strong>upper or lower eyelids<\/strong> and can slowly enlarge over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Causes and Mechanism<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" translation-block\">The fat deposits are formed when certain cells in the skin (histiocytes or macrophages) take up lipids, especially cholesterol esters. This leads to the development of a <strong>yellow, soft lesion<\/strong> that can spread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Treatment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" translation-block\">Like other xanthelasma formations, the condition is usually <strong>painless<\/strong>, but can be <strong>cosmetically disturbing<\/strong>. Treatment may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" translation-block\"><strong>Surgical removal<\/strong> of the lesions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" translation-block\"><strong>Laser treatment<\/strong> to remove the deposits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" translation-block\"><strong>Cryotherapy<\/strong> (freezing) or <strong>chemical treatments<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Health considerations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.392), 18px);px\" class=\" translation-block\">Although xanthelasma usually does not pose any serious health risks, it can indicate high cholesterol or fat levels in the blood. It is advisable to undergo a medical examination to identify any underlying conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-duotone-midnight-filter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"237\" height=\"135\" data-id=\"33246\" src=\"https:\/\/vision-centrum.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Xanthelasma-avant-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vision-centrum.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Xanthelasma-avant-2.jpg 237w, https:\/\/vision-centrum.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Xanthelasma-avant-2-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 237px) 100vw, 237px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-duotone-midnight-filter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"237\" height=\"135\" data-id=\"33247\" src=\"https:\/\/vision-centrum.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Xanthelasma-apres-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vision-centrum.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Xanthelasma-apres-1.jpg 237w, https:\/\/vision-centrum.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Xanthelasma-apres-1-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 237px) 100vw, 237px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-duotone-midnight-filter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ophtalmologue-nord.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Xanthelasma.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17105\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.392), 18px);px\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Xanthelasma is een veelvoorkomende aandoening die kan leiden tot cosmetische hinder. Het wordt gekarakteriseerd door een gele, vetachtige afzetting die vaak niet afneemt met de jaren. Dit betreft een plaatachtig xanthoom op het ooglid (een ophoping van histiocyten of macrofagen die lipiden, zoals geesterd cholesterol, bevatten). 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