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What our eyes can tell us about our health

We think of our eyes as external organs, but anatomically we can also consider them to be an extension of the brain, and this feature is proving to be really useful when trying to understand not just what's happening in our brains, but in our bodies as well. Joining Jonathan to discuss is David Keegan, Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Mater Hospital.

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09.00 10 Sep 2023


What our eyes can tell us about our health



Share this article

09.00 10 Sep 2023


We think of our eyes as external organs, but anatomically we can also consider them to be an extension of the brain, and this feature is proving to be really useful when trying to understand not just what's happening in our brains, but in our bodies as well.

Joining Jonathan to discuss is David Keegan, Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Mater Hospital.


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