Smarter Eye Exams: How DR.NOON Can Uncover Hidden Heart Risks
This blog explores how modern eye exams at Martyn Kemp Opticians can now reveal far more than just vision problems. Learn how DR.NOON, an AI-powered retinal screening platform from HeartEye, is being used to detect early signs of cardiovascular disease and other systemic conditions through a simple, non-invasive eye scan.

When was the last time your eye exam looked beyond just your vision?
At Martyn Kemp Opticians, eye care is about more than seeing clearly, it’s about supporting your overall health. Thanks to advanced technology from HeartEye, a routine eye examination can now provide valuable insights into hidden cardiovascular risks.
This innovation is powered by DR.NOON, an AI-driven retinal screening platform that transforms a simple eye scan into a powerful early detection tool for systemic disease.
What Is DR.NOON?
DR.NOON is a smart diagnostic platform that analyses retinal images already captured during a standard eye exam. In just seconds, it can detect early indicators of:
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Arterial stiffness
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
- Cataracts
The retina is one of the only places in the body where blood vessels can be viewed non-invasively. This makes it possible to identify subtle changes in eye health that may reflect what’s happening elsewhere in the body, particularly the heart.
What’s happening in your eyes can reveal important information about your cardiovascular health.
How It Works: Quick, Simple, and Insightful
Adding DR.NOON to your eye exam at Martyn Kemp Opticians is straightforward:
- During your appointment, a non-invasive photograph of the back of your eye is taken.
- The image is securely uploaded and instantly analysed by DR.NOON, using AI trained on data from hundreds of thousands of patients.
- Within seconds, you receive a clear, easy-to-understand personalised health report.
There’s no discomfort, no injections, and no need for additional appointments, just enhanced insight from the eye test you’re already having.
Your Personalised Health Report
One of DR.NOON’s key strengths is how easy its results are to understand. No medical background is needed.
- Plain-language explanations: Clear summaries without medical jargon
- Colour-coded risk scores: Instantly see whether your risk is low, moderate, or high
- Age-based comparisons: Understand how your results compare with others in your age group
- Practical next steps: Helpful guidance and lifestyle tips to support your health
Why Early Detection Matters
Consider these important facts:
- Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the UK
- Someone dies every three minutes from a CVD-related event
- One in four adults has undiagnosed high blood pressure
By identifying early warning signs before symptoms appear, DR.NOON gives you the opportunity to take action sooner, when prevention and lifestyle changes can have the greatest impact.
Backed by Science, Built for Clinical Use
DR.NOON is clinically validated and trusted by healthcare professionals. Its accuracy has been published in respected medical journals such as The Lancet Digital Health and it is approved by the MHRA for clinical use.
Clinical studies demonstrate that DR.NOON delivers:
- 96% diagnostic accuracy
- Performance comparable to hospital-grade assessments
- Improved five-year disease prediction compared with traditional risk assessment tools
Available at Martyn Kemp Opticians
You can now choose to include DR.NOON retinal screening as part of your eye examination at Martyn Kemp Opticians. This advanced scan allows us to look beyond vision and provide valuable insight into your wider health.
Early detection saves lives. Speak to our team to find out more about adding DR.NOON to your next eye exam and discover what your eyes may reveal about your overall wellbeing.

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