Limbal Rings Meaning
The limbal ring is thought to contain corneal epithelium stem cells.
Limbal rings meaning. Studies have shown that prominent limbal rings are often associated with attractiveness. Limbal rings become less pronounced with age and are considered attractive. Colored contact lenses may be used to create the illusion of a darker limbal ring. Limbal ring name meaning available.
The limbal ring is the line that separates the colored part of the eye from the white the sclera. A limbal ring is a dark ring around the iris of the eye. It is a dark colored manifestation of the corneal limbus resulting from optical properties of the region. Limbal rings may also be an indicator of the health of a persons heart and circulatory system because they are darker in those who have low levels of phospholipid accumulation a risk.
Diseases involving a limbal stem cell deficiency are associated with blindness as those with such deficiencies are unable to maintain a stable corneal surface. Some contact lenses are colored to simulate limbal rings. The limbal ring is a dark circle that can sometimes be seen around the colored part of the eye or the iris.