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What is Dr. Noon CVD?
Accordion toggleThe Dr. Noon CVD analyzes retinal images using AI to estimate the risk of cardiovascular disease within the next 10 years. Based on this test, patients are categorized into risk groups (low, medium, high), helping physicians determine appropriate medication and lifestyle interventions to support a healthier life.
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How Dr. Noon CVD Conducted?
Accordion toggleThe procedure is very simple. You rest your chin and forehead on the testing device, and a photo of your eye is taken. Unlike blood tests or CT scans, there's no needle involved or radiation exposure, making it completely safe and comfortable.
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Can This Test Accurately Assess My Heart Health?
Accordion toggleThe effectiveness of using this product to predict cardiovascular disease has been validated by numerous case studies and publications in prominent journals such as The Lancet. It has also been officially approved by regulatory agencies like Korea's MFDS and Europe’s CE authorities.
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Do I Need to Prepare for the Test?
Accordion toggleNo specific preparation is required. However, avoid activities that could affect autonomic nervous system balance or retinal blood flow just before the test—like smoking, caffeine, intense light exposure, or sudden temperature changes. It's recommended to wait at least one hour after taking hypertension medication and at least eight hours after alcohol consumption before testing.
* Evidence: https://doi.org/10.1111/aos.16938: Significant changes in vessel density observed after sympathetic/parasympathetic activation.
* Schuster et al., 2014: Meaningful correlation between HRV and retinal vessels. -
Had Eye Surgery—Can the Test Still Be Accurate?
Accordion toggleIt depends on the type of surgery. After uncomplicated cataract surgery, media opacity typically clears within a month, but waiting up to 3 months is recommended for higher accuracy. For laser-based surgeries, it's best to wait at least 4 months before testing.
* Evidence: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-020-01491-0: Up to 4 months recovery after LASIK.
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0284181: Media opacity significantly reduced after 3 months post-surgery.
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