New research affirms potential of eye scans to detect Alzheimer’s disease early

Over the last few years, many researchers have been working to find ways to identify Alzheimer's disease in its earliest stages, before major symptoms develop. Research has begun to suggest that certain signs of deterioration in the retina could mirror early neurodegeneration, and new research presented at the recent Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology has solidified the growing body of evidence that Alzheimer's disease can be diagnosed in seconds using a non-invasive eye scan.

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Category: Medical

Tags:

• Alzheimer's Disease
• Dementia
• Diagnostic devices
• Eye
• Retina

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