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Study: Eye scans can detect kidney health, monitor disease progression

The retina is the only place where microvascular circulation can be observed. [iStockphoto]

Research indicates that kidney disease progression can be monitored and important information about kidney health can be gathered from eye scans.

This advancement is likely to address the challenge of the condition, which often progresses without symptoms in the early stages.

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