How routine eye test could predict Alzheimer’s

A study in New Zealand shows that retinal features at age 45, especially wider venules and narrower arterioles, strongly align with established dementia risk indices. These findings suggest routine eye exams could provide early, accessible indicators of brain health and support preventive interventions decades before symptoms appear.

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