How the Eye can Help You Look into Potential Health Risks!

by Tanya on  October 29, 2008 at 10:41 AM News on IT in Healthcare
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The high-resolution images of the retina at the back of the eye can reveal breaks or abnormalities in blood vessels that might suggest blood pressure problems.

Inflammation of the optic nerve can sometimes indicate multiple sclerosis, while small blobs of cholesterol in the retina can indicate high stroke risk.

"People shouldn't be frightened into having these tests, but they can provide a lot of reassurance," he said.

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