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The eyes can offer clues to a person’s heart healthPeople with simpler blood vessel patterns in their eyes have an increased risk of heart diseaseThey 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 researche

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