This Subtle Clue in Your Eyes Could Be an Early Warning for Dementia

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00:00This subtle clue in your eyes could be an early warning for dementia.

00:05Dementia, caused by brain damaging diseases like Alzheimer's,

00:09presents varied symptoms in individuals,

00:12commonly including mood changes, concentration difficulties, and memory loss.

00:17New Zealand researchers discovered blurry vision

00:20and seeing spots might signal high risk of early onset dementia,

00:24highlighting another potential early symptom of the condition.

00:30Retinal thinning, found by New Zealand researchers,

00:34indicates a higher dementia risk by age 40,

00:37causing vision distortions like seeing lines, flashing lights, color changes, and spots.

00:43Wide eye veins and narrow arteries increase dementia risk,

00:47possibly due to inadequate blood flow causing pressure and vision loss.

00:51Early detection is crucial as it might contribute to dementia development.

00:56Comprehensive eye exams identify dementia risk linked to poor circulation,

01:02a factor in strokes and heart attacks.

01:05Early diagnosis aids treatment effectiveness,

01:08slows progression, and improves symptom management and patient care.

01:13University of Otago's Dunedin study tracked 900 New Zealanders

01:18using lifelong assessments to detect dementia risk

01:21through retinal scans and cognitive tests.

01:25Retinal thinning is an early dementia risk indicator,

01:28with cognitive decline by age 45.

01:31Eye imaging offers a cost-effective assessment but isn't definitive.

01:36A smaller temporalis muscle also signals dementia,

01:40affecting 7.5% with sarcopenia in the UK.

01:45The study links poor eye vessel health and retinal thinning to early dementia,

01:50stressing imaging, general practitioner visits, and intervention.

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