11/09/2025
"There is an intricate communication between the eye and the rest of the body through the blood, blood vessels, and nerve connections. The eyes can reflect illness that begins in another tissue far away from the eyes themselves," said Dr. Rebecca Taylor.
For Robert Walters, getting a regular annual eye exam saved his life – Dr. Taylor suspected he could suffer a stroke soon and suggested he see his cardiologist ASAP.
"I was not aware that you could spot that type of thing in my eye, and I don't think most people are," Robert said. "Get your eye exam. Do it not only for your eyes, but for what it could tell about the rest of your body."
Read Robert’s full story here: https://ow.ly/9sUu50Vok71