Asahikawa, Japan - Results from a small pilot study suggest that statins might be used to treat retinal ischemic disease [1]. Investigators report that treatment with simvastatin increased blood-flow ...

Discover how AI-based eye scans are transforming healthcare by detecting high blood sugar and heart disease through ...

Research led by scientists at St George's, University of London has discovered 119 areas in the genome that help to determine the size and shape of blood vessels at the back of the eye, and that an ...

Rising blood pressure and stiffening arteries—two risk markers for cardiovascular disease—create easily detectable changes in the tiny blood vessels at the back of the eye, according to new research.

Share on PinterestChanges in the eyes could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s sooner, a new study suggests. Marco ...

Heart disease is often associated with the heart and arteries, but its effects extend far beyond the cardiovascular system. Your eyes, which rely on a network of tiny blood vessels to function ...

Usually, the blockage comes from a blood clot. The clot may form in the retina or travel there from another part of the body. The blockage can also happen after a piece of fatty plaque plugs the ...

As the coronavirus pandemic evolves and spreads worldwide, more information emerges on how the virus affects the body. What was once a respiratory illness has now become a systemic infection, ...

The eyes are a good place to look for signs of trouble brewing in your body. March 27, 2012— -- intro: Even if you can boast 20/20, you should pay a visit to an eye-care specialist: "The eyes are ...