Researchers Show Retinal Images Can Accurately Differentiate ALS and Alzheimer's

Researchers show retinal images can accurately differentiate ALS and Alzheimer's

A retinal image could help doctors quickly distinguish between similar neurodegenerative diseases, such as ALS and Alzheimer's disease, and with remarkable accuracy, according to new research published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia. There is currently no objective diagnostic test for ALS or Frontotemporal Lobular Dementia (FTLD-TDP), in which the protein TDP-43 forms deposits in the spinal cord and brain, respectively.

Retinal Scans Differentiate Between Neurodegenerative Diseases

Researchers develop a 96% accurate AI-powered retinal scan to distinguish between Alzheimer’s and ALS by detecting specific protein deposits.

Eyes as a window to hidden brain diseases

11.03.2026 - Researchers show retinal images can accurately differentiate ALS and Alzheimer's, increasing possibility of earlier diagnosis . A retinal image could help doctors quickly distinguish between similar neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS and Alzheimer's disease, and with remarkable accuracy, according to new research.