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The eyes can offer clues to a person’s heart health

People with simpler blood vessel patterns in their eyes have an increased risk of heart disease

They also show signs of accelerated aging

TUESDAY, Oct. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The eyes are the windows to the soul, the old saying goes.

They also might serve as a window into a person’s heart health, a new study adds.

The tiny blood vessels in a person’s eyes can be used to predict their risk of heart disease, as well as whether they’re aging at an accelerated rate, researchers reported Oct. 24 in the journal Science Advances .

Doctors one day might refer to retinal scans as part of a regular check-up, researchers said.

“The eye provides a unique, non-invasive view into the body’s circulatory system,” senior res

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