Eyelid Xanthelasma and Cardiovascular Outcomes: A Propensity-Matched Analysis
XP is significantly associated with atherogenic lipid profiles, greater use of lipid-lowering medications, and increased risk of cardiovascular events. Recognition of XP during routine ophthalmic examinations may provide an opportunity for early cardiovascular risk stratification.
Authors
- Kyle J. Godfrey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4779-5288)
- Gabriella Schmuter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6025-9266)
- W. Lee
- Niloufar Bineshfar
- Jaffer Shah
Institutions
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (US)
- Harvard University (US)
- University of Miami (US)
- Cornell University (US)
- Presbyterian Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Published
- 2026-02-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/iop.0000000000003187
- Primary Topic
- Dermatologic Treatments and Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00