Our eyes and ears are a window into the brain, and changes in vision and hearing can be some of the earliest indicators of cognitive decline—potentially pointing to more serious problems.
Recent studies have uncovered links between vision changes and hearing loss in patients with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, helping researchers understand the connections between these senses and changes in the brain. The findings could lead to screening techniques that could predict the onset of dementia in high-risk populations much sooner than we can now—perhaps even early enough to prevent its onset.
Vision and Dementia
A recent study, published in Scientific reports, found that a reduction of visual sensitivity “can predict dementia twelve years before it is diagnosed.”...
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