A study of almost 13,000 people found those who had the skin condition were more likely to develop coronary disease, have a heart attack or die within 10 years.
The patches, called xanthelasmata, are deposits of cholesterol. They are soft, painless and can be treated by a dermatologist.
But Danish researchers say their link to heart disease means sufferers should also visit their doctor.
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In a study spanning from 1976 to 2009 they found men aged in their 70s with the patches had a 12% higher risk of heart disease. For women, the risk was 8%.
Professor Anne Tybjaerg-Hansen, of Copenhagen University, said: “Our results establish that people with xanthelasmata have a higher risk of heart disease.”
The study has been published online by the British Medical Journal.
Source : http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2011/09/17/yellow-spots-around-eyes-can-be-a-sign-of-heart-disease-warn-scientists-115875-23425977/
