New technology predicts heart disease with just an eye scan

The fundus; the rear interior wall of the eye, reflects the body's overall health. [iStockphoto]

Being able to predict your risk of heart disease in less than a minute without any blood tests or blood pressure checks is now possible thanks to a ground-breaking development.

Using a new AI-powered algorithm, cardiovascular events can now be predicted through an eye scan, signifying a potential departure from traditional diagnostic methods like CT scans, MRIs and X-rays.