Ep. 172 Part 1 "Heart disease prevented by an eye exam" Dr. Michael McConnell

Open Your Eyes with Dr. Kerry Gelb · Sep 8, 2025 · 1h 12m

Can your eye exam reveal heart disease, diabetes, and even Alzheimer’s before symptoms appear? 👁️❤️ In Part 1 of this interview, Dr. Michael McConnell explains how AI-powered retinal imaging is transforming early detection of systemic diseases. Discover how optometry may become the front door to healthcare—catching heart disease, hypertension, and vascular issues years before traditional tests. 👉 Subscribe for more. 🎥 Watch the full documentary “Open Your Eyes” on Amazon Prime: https://www.primevideo.com/-/es/detail/Open-Your-Eyes/0PNZH7D9AF64IAOWNEAZX33FCI 🌐 Learn more on the official new…