Ophthalmology

Retinal abnormalities show promise as non-invasive diagnostic tool for dementia

Retinal abnormalities detected through optical coherence tomography (OCT) and OCT angiography (OCTA) show promise as a non-invasive diagnostic tool for neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Alzheimer's disease (AD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a study. The study identifies the superior peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (pRNFL) as a trustworthy biomarker...