Tag Archives: Eye Examinations

Eye Tests for Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease? (NHS Digital / Ophthalmology Retina)

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Further discussion about the possibilities of using inexpensive eye tests to detect Alzheimer’s Disease, perhaps years before symptoms appear. This particular technique involves the examination of blood vessels and blood flow in the retina, as detected by Octa (Optical … Continue reading →

Earlier Diagnosis of Glaucoma – and Possibly Many Neurodegenerative Diseases – By Retinal Examination? (BBC News / NHS Choices / Brain)

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A fluorescent dye injected into the bloodstream may, in future, provide a convenient method of detecting glaucoma earlier – perhaps a decade before more overt symptoms and damage have had the opportunity to develop – by identifying changes in … Continue reading →

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Quality Standard for People with Sight Loss and Dementia (Royal College of Ophthalmologists / Vision 2020 UK)

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the Vision 2020 UK Dementia and Sight Loss Interest Group Committee have released their quality standard for patients with dementia and sight loss. It is based upon seven quality statements, intended to help … Continue reading →

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VISION 2020 UK Website and Resource Hub (VISION 2020 UK)

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary VISION 2020 UK has a new website, offering combined access to the resources of sixteen interest groups, including the Dementia and Sight Loss Interest Group (DASLIG). The 16 groups include: ADASS Physical and Sensory Impairment and HIV/AIDS Network. Black, … Continue reading →

Dementia and Sight Loss Group: Eye Examinations for People With Dementia Factsheet (VISION 2020 UK)

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A new factsheet is available to improve public knowledge and supply information for people living with dementia and sight loss, their families and friends. The factsheet aims to improve the lives of individuals with both dementia and sight loss: … Continue reading →

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Dementia Diagnosis and Prediction Using Eye Examinations? (BBC News)

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A £1.1m three year study involving researchers from Dundee University and Edinburgh will investigate whether eye tests can aid non-invasive diagnosis by providing an “early warning” of Alzheimer’s Disease and other conditions. It is thought that changes in the eye … Continue reading →

Posted in BBC News, Diagnosis, For Researchers (mostly), In the News, Quick Insights, Scotland, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged Alzheimer's Disease: Diagnosis, Assessment and Diagnosis, BBC Health News, BBC Tayside and Central Scotland, Dementia Diagnosis, Diagnostic Markers, Diagnostic Testing, Differential Diagnosis, Drusen (Spots on Retina), Dundee, Early Diagnosis, Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease, Edinburgh, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), EPSRC: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Eye Cells, Eye Examinations, Neurodegeneration, Neurodegenerative Disease Research, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Neuronal Loss, Ninewells Hospital, Non-Invasive Biomarkers, Optomap Screening Test, Optos (Retinal Imaging Company), Retinal Ganglion Cell Layer, Retinal Inner Nuclear Layer, Retinal Neuronal Loss, Timely Diagnosis, University of Dundee | Leave a comment

SCIE Dementia Gateway: Dementia and Sensory Loss (SCIE)

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A section about “Dementia and Sensory Loss” has been added to the SCIE Dementia Gateway. The main topic headings in this particular section comprise: Introduction: On the challenges of living with both dementia and sensory loss. Sight Loss. Hearing … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Integrated Care, Management of Condition, Models of Dementia Care, National, Patient Care Pathway, Person-Centred Care, Practical Advice, Quick Insights, SCIE, UK, Universal Interest | Tagged Accessible Activities, Action on Hearing Loss, Action on Hearing Loss and Deafness Cognition and Language (DCAL) Research Centre, Action on Hearing Loss and Deafness Cognition and Language Research Centre, British Deaf Association, Cataracts and Dementia, Combined Hearing and Sight Loss in Residential Homes, DaSLIG: Dementia and Sight Loss Interest Group, Deaf with Dementia Project, Deafblindness and Dementia, Deafblindness: Dual Sensory Loss, Deafness, Deafness and Dementia, Deafness Cognition and Language (DCAL) Research Centre, Dementia and Sensory Loss, Dementia and Sensory Loss (SCIE Dementia Gateway), Dementia and Sight Loss, Dementia and Sight Loss Interest Group, Dementia-Friendly Environmental Design, Dual Sensory Loss, Dual Sensory Loss (Deafblindness), Environmental Design, Environmental Improvements, Eye Examinations, Eyesight, Good Housing Design, Hearing and Sight Loss, Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss and Dementia, Hearing Loss and Incident Dementia, Hearing Loss: Risk of Dementia, Helping Older People With Sight and Hearing Problems, Housing Adaptations, Impaired Sight, Information About Dementia in BSL, Low Vision Services, Nordic Centre for Welfare and Social Issues (Denmark), Poor Eyesight, Regular Eye Tests, RNIB, Royal Association for Deaf People (RAD), SCIE Dementia Gateway, Sense, Sensory Impairment, Sensory Loss, Sight Loss, Sightloss and Dementia, Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE), Support with Orientation, Vision2020, Visual Impairment | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: Eye Examinations

Eye Tests for Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease? (NHS Digital / Ophthalmology Retina)

Earlier Diagnosis of Glaucoma – and Possibly Many Neurodegenerative Diseases – By Retinal Examination? (BBC News / NHS Choices / Brain)

Dementia Diagnosis and Prediction Using Eye Examinations? (BBC News)

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