Consultation with optometrist with optical coherence tomography OCT scan to create pictures of the back of eye. Examination of eyes of patient using optical coherence tomograph Eye scans looking at ...

Medical science has taken a remarkable leap forward in stroke prevention with the discovery that our eyes may hold the key to predicting stroke risk. Leading researchers have identified a ...

Dementia has become one of the world’s most pressing health challenges. Millions of people live with the condition, and the global costs reach into the hundreds of billions each year. Doctors often ...

A simple digital photograph of the back of the eye can predict a major cardiovascular event—such as a heart attack or stroke—set to happen in the next decade with 70% accuracy, according to research ...

Researchers say subtle changes in the eye may reflect early brain changes linked to dementia, years before clear symptoms ...

Share on Pinterest Eye health may hold the key to predicting heart disease and aging risk, according to new research. PeopleImages/Getty Images Scientists have known for some time now that the eyes ...

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Eye scans looking at retinal texture might be able to predict risk of vision loss among people with type 2 diabetes Lab rats with diabetes experienced specific changes in the texture of their retinas ...