Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a common complication of diabetes that affects the retina lining the inner eye. The condition can result in changes to blood vessels in the eye, which may damage the ...

An individual's risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) and myocardial infarction (MI) can be accurately predicted by combining information about the pattern of their retinal blood vessels with genetic ...

Swelling, leaking blood vessels, or atypical growths can occur in your retina when you develop diabetic retinopathy. Recognizing specific changes can help your doctor diagnose your eye condition ...

For generations, we’ve described the eyes as “windows to the soul.” Today, science is showing they may also be windows to the heart, brain, and body. A recent U.S. News & World Report article ...

Fundus photos are not covered by Medicare and commercial insurance carriers unless ordered to document pathology such as diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, choroidal nevi, or vein ...

Could it be possible to diagnose Parkinson's disease with the help of a simple retinal exam? The idea should be seriously considered, according to a study published in the May issue of Neurobiology of ...