AI eye scan predicts heart attack, stroke risk

A new study suggests routine eye scans, analyzed by AI, can predict a person's risk of heart attack or stroke within the next decade. This could revolutionize early detection and preventative care. Researchers at the University of Dundee used AI to analyze digital retinal photographs, taken during standard eye exams. The AI quickly generated personalized risk assessments, identifying potential cardiovascular events with 70% accuracy. The study, published in Cardiovascular Diabetology, highlights the potential of this quick scan to be used alongside blood pressure and cholesterol checks. Further research is needed to integrate this technology into clinical practice.