A rare connection between retinal layer thickness and cognitive decline
Written By : Dr. Nandita Mohan
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2022-06-02 03:30 GMT | Update On 2022-06-02 03:30 GMT
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Retinal layer thickness is hypothesized to be related to cognitive function in patients with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer disease. However, longitudinal cohort studies of the healthy older population are very limited.
A new cohort study found that baseline macular retinal nerve fiber layer thickness is associated with baseline cognitive function scores and follow-up cognitive decline. These findings suggest that macular retinal nerve fiber layer thickness could be considered a predictive biomarker for evaluating cognitive function in older individuals.The Study is published in JAMA Opthamalogy.
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