Window to the Brain: Your Eyes Could Reveal Dementia Risk

11/06/2025

An innovative study from the University of Otago links retinal blood vessel and nerve fiber health to dementia risk.

  • Narrower arterioles

  • Wider venules

  • Thinner retinal nerve fiber layers

These signs may reflect early brain disease before cognitive symptoms appear. The future? AI-assisted retinal scans as a non-invasive early detection tool. 🧠✨

📚 Source: ScienceDaily, April 8, 2025