India, Nov. 23 -- Eye screenings can now offer early warning signs of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, marking a significant shift in how eye health is linked to broader systemic health, ophthalmologists said at the Intraocular Implant and Refractive Society of India conference on Saturday. Experts added that the field has expanded far beyond cataract and cosmetic procedures and warned that rising air pollution is causing growing harm to eye health.

Dr Mahipal Singh Sachdev, chairman of the scientific committee at IIRSI, said new advances were transforming early detection. "Today, screening of the eyes can help detect diabetes. With the help of AI, a simple retinal photograph can predict the chances of diabetic retinopathy and even p...