Your eyes offer a unique view of your circulation. The retina is the only place in the body where blood vessels can be seen directly and non-invasively, and changes in these tiny vessels can reflect your wider heart health. Justine now offers cardiovascular risk assessments using Heart Eye technology, which applies artificial intelligence to a simple photograph of your retina. It is a quick, painless way to understand your risk of heart disease and stroke and to take positive action sooner.
Cardiovascular disease accounts for around one in four deaths in the UK, and many people have no symptoms until a heart attack or stroke occurs. Traditional risk checks rely on factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol and lifestyle.
A retinal assessment adds another layer of insight by analysing subtle changes in the blood vessels at the back of your eye. The technology behind Heart Eye has been validated in large population studies, including UK Biobank, and gives you useful information to discuss with your GP.
The assessment is quick, comfortable and completely painless. Justine captures a high-quality photograph of the back of your eye, similar to the retinal imaging used in your eye examination.
The image is securely analysed by Dr.Noon CVD, an AI system that assesses your retinal arteries, veins and the relationship between them. There are no needles, blood tests or radiation involved. Your results are usually ready within minutes, and Justine will talk you through them and answer any questions before you leave.
Your report places your cardiovascular risk into a low, medium or high category. A higher score suggests an increased likelihood of a heart attack or stroke over the next five years. It is important to remember this is a screening tool rather than a diagnosis.
If your result shows raised risk, Justine will explain what it means and recommend that you share the report with your GP for further checks, such as blood pressure and cholesterol tests. A low result offers reassurance and a useful baseline for future comparison.
This assessment may be particularly valuable if you are over 40, smoke, have diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, or have a family history of heart disease. Justine Proctor Optometrist is a private practice, offering unhurried appointments with a specialist optometrist who has more than 25 years of clinical experience. To book your cardiovascular risk assessment, request an appointment online or call Justine on 07701281081. It is a small step that could make a real difference to your long-term health.
It is a test that uses artificial intelligence to analyse a photograph of the blood vessels at the back of your eye. At Justine Proctor Optometrist, Heart Eye’s Dr.Noon CVD technology produces a low, medium or high risk score, indicating your likelihood of a heart attack or stroke over the next five years.
No. The assessment only needs a photograph of your retina, which takes seconds and feels like having a standard retinal image taken during an eye test. There are no needles, blood samples or radiation, and results are usually ready within minutes.
No. A retinal cardiovascular assessment is a screening tool that estimates your future risk. It does not diagnose heart disease or replace checks by your GP. If your score is raised, Justine will recommend sharing your report with your GP so they can arrange further tests.
It may help any adult who wants a clearer picture of their heart health, particularly those over 40 or with risk factors such as smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or a family history of heart disease. Justine can advise whether it is suitable for you.
Request an appointment through the website or call Justine directly on 07701281081. Justine Proctor Optometrist is a private practice and does not offer NHS appointments. Justine will confirm fees, answer your questions and advise whether the assessment can be combined with your eye examination.
