Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Eye Scans May Predict Heart Disease and Aging
Scientists have found that looking at tiny blood vessels in your eyes could help predict how fast you are aging and your risk for heart disease.
They used special scans of the eye, along with information about genes and blood samples from lots of people.
They discovered that people with simpler blood vessels in their eyes might have a higher chance of heart problems and aging faster.
The researchers also found certain proteins, MMP12 and IgG-Fc receptor IIb, that could be linked to aging and disease.
This research may lead to new medicines that slow down aging and improve health.
Canadian researchers conducted the study.
Retinal scans may predict heart disease and aging.
The study was published in Science Advances.
Researchers used retinal scans, genetics, and blood analyses.
Identified proteins MMP12 and IgG-Fc receptor IIb linked to aging.
- Who
- Canadian researchers
- What
- Found retinal scans may predict heart disease and aging risk
- When
- Findings released October 25
- Where
- New Delhi and McMaster University
- Why
- To develop a noninvasive method for assessing aging and cardiovascular risk.
- Study Focus
- Retinal scans and health prediction
- Published in
- Science Advances
- Lead Researcher
- Marie Pigeyre
- Research Institution
- McMaster University
- Participant Count
- Over 74,000
- Key Findings
- Retinal scans may reveal aging and cardiovascular risk