Heart Eye’s Dr.Noon technology has attracted national attention — and it points to an exciting future for preventative eye care.
We are delighted to share that Heart Eye’s Dr.Noon retinal screening technology has been featured in The Times. For patients, this is more than a news story: it highlights how routine eye care can play a growing role in understanding wider health risks, including cardiovascular health.
If you would like to read the original article, you can find it here.
What is Dr.Noon?
Dr.Noon is an AI-assisted retinal screening platform from Heart Eye. As accurate as a CTc Scan**, it uses images of the back of the eye to help identify patterns linked with eye health and cardiovascular risk, WITHOUT the need for radiation or the high costs associated with such tests.
The retina is one of the few places in the body where blood vessels can be viewed directly and non-invasively, which makes it a valuable window into overall health.
Why this matters
Many heart and circulation risks can develop silently, without obvious symptoms. By analysing images of the back of the eye, Dr.Noon aims to support earlier conversations about health, prevention and appropriate follow-up. The technology provides a clear risk summary that can help patients better understand when further checks or lifestyle changes may be worth discussing with their GP or healthcare professional.
What happens during the scan?
The process is quick, comfortable and non-invasive*. A picture of the back of the eye is taken during your appointment, then securely analysed using AI. The result is designed to be easy to understand, usually presented as a simple risk category with supporting information for the patient and practitioner.
Does this replace medical care?
No. Dr.Noon is a screening and risk-assessment tool, not a diagnosis. If your results suggest that further investigation may be helpful, we can explain the findings and advise you to speak with your GP or another appropriate healthcare professional.
Book an appointment
If you are interested in learning more about advanced retinal screening and what your eyes may reveal about your wider health, contact our practice to book an appointment. Our team will be happy to explain whether Dr.Noon screening is suitable for you.
*some cases may require pupil dilation for clearer image capture
