Forbes November 5, 2025
Retinal imaging, once a niche tool reserved for specialists, has transformed into a foundation for accessible healthcare innovation. Imagine peering into a patient’s eye and, within seconds, uncovering the earliest clues not just of vision loss but of heart disease, diabetes, or even cognitive decline. Current technology and research highlight this global shift. AI-powered retinal imaging closes healthcare gaps, enables earlier intervention, and reveals new insights into systemic diseases across diverse populations.
AI Expands Access to Retinal Imaging
Retinal imaging provides clinicians with a window into the body’s vascular and neurological health, detecting silent signs of eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration, as well as systemic illnesses like hypertension and cardiovascular disease. AI accelerates this process,...







