Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco have found that the damage to a person’s retina was linked to decline in the individuals brain function. This proves that the health of your eyes could offer an insight into your brain condition. The researchers believe that the issues with the blood supply may be damaging both the eyes and the brain.
The researchers followed around 511 women who were aged 65 and above for nearly a decade. Out of which 39 patients were recognized with retinopathy, who tended to have lower scores in tests of brain functions, including memory and abstract reasoning exams. The brain scans also revealed more areas of damaged brain tissue.
Mary Haan, who led the study, stated that the problems with the tiny blood vessel in the eye may be the sign that there were problems with the blood vessels in the brain that can lead to cognitive problems. She also opined that it would be useful if simple eye screening could provide an indication that the patients might be at risk of problems with their brain health and functioning.
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