The transparent layers of the eye make it a unique organ in which the internal structures can be seen in their natural form. It is the only organ in which its nerve and blood vessels can be directly visualized non-invasively. As a result, many diseases that affect mainly the cardiovascular and nervous systems produce effects visible in the eye. This video depicts various such ocular features that are indicative of a more widespread systemic disease. These findings can often be the earliest detected features that help in diagnosing various life threatening diseases.
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