Lipemia Retinalis

Milky white mystery

“…[ 1 ] It is classified into three grades according to the extent of vessel involvement: grade 1- peripheral retinal vessels, grade 2- extending toward the optic disc, and grade 3- entire extent of vessels. [ 2 ] Familial combined hyperlipidemia is the commonest form of inherited hyperlipidemia which can present in the neonatal period. If left undetected and untreated, it can lead to premature atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, pancreatitis, hepatitis, and can be lethal.…”