Your Vision Can Predict Dementia 12 Years Before a Diagnosis, Study Discovers

Your Vision Can Predict Dementia 12 Years Before a Diagnosis, Study Discovers

The eyes can reveal a lot about the health of our brain.

Early Vision Tests Could Flag Dementia 12 Years in Advance

Early vision sensitivity test could flag dementia risk up to 12 years before diagnosis, offering groundbreaking potential for early intervention.

UCSF Leads Statewide Efforts to Improve Dementia Care, Diagnosis

A critical step in meeting the needs of the growing aging population is early recognition of cognitive decline. In California, women who live to be 65 or older have a one in four chance of developing any type of dementia and men have a one in six chance. Early detection may help slow progression of cognitive decline and improve quality of life for people living with the condition and their care partners.