In this video Dr O'Donovan asks members of the public if they know what this fatty deposit near the eye is which could indicate high cholesterol.

Answer: Xanthelasma


Xanthelasma, or xanthelasma palpebrarum (XP), is a harmless, yellow growth that appears on or by the corners of your eyelids next to your nose. Cholesterol deposits build up under your skin to form a xanthelasma.

Having xanthelasmas could be a sign of another condition, such as:

Diabetes.
Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol).
Thyroid problems.

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