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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Camilla Foster

MYSTERIOUS: What your eyes might be telling you about your overall health | Mind Blowing Facts

An eye test is a window into your general health (Alamy/PA) -

Could our eyes reveal more than just vision problems? A new study suggests they might hold vital clues about heart health.

Published in the journal Cardiovascular Diabetology, the research indicates that a scan, which forms part of a routine eye test, could help predict a person’s risk of heart attack or stroke within the next decade.

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