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Tag Archives: Eye Examinations
Eye Tests for Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease? (NHS Digital / Ophthalmology Retina)
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
Posted in Diagnosis, For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), In the News, International, NHS Digital (Previously NHS Choices), Quick Insights, Universal Interest
Tagged Alzheimer's Disease: Diagnosis, Alzheimer’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarkers, Assessment and Diagnosis, Bazian, Behind the Headlines, Biomarkers, Biomarkers Predicting Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer's Disease, Central Subfield Thickness (CST), Cognitive Impairment, Critical Appraisals, Dementia Case Finding, Dementia Diagnosis, Dementia Screening, Diagnosis, Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease, Diagnostics, Duke University in North Carolina, Early Diagnosis, Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease, Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study, Eye Examinations, Foveal Avascular Zone (FAZ) Area, Karen L. Wrenn Alzheimer's Disease Award, Macular Ganglion Cell-Inner Plexiform Layer (GC-IPL), MCI: Mild Cognitive Impairment, Mild Cognitive Impairment, National Institutes of Health, National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institutes of Health (US), Neurodegeneration, Neurodegenerative Disease Research, Neurodegenerative Diseases, NHS Digital (Formerly NHS Choices), Non-Invasive Biomarkers, Octa: Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography, Ophthalmology Retina, Optical Coherence Tomography, Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCTA), Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease, Rapid Screening, Research to Prevent Blindness Inc. (New York), Retina as Early Biomarker of Neurodegeneration, Retinal Biomarkers, Retinal Examination in Neurodegenerative Diseases, Retinal Microvascular and Neurodegenerative Changes in Alzheimer’s Disease, Retinal Microvascular and Neurodegenerative Changes in Mild Cognitive Impairment, Retinal Vessel Density (VD), Screening, Screening for Dementia, Timely Diagnosis, US National Institutes of Health (NIH), USA
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Earlier Diagnosis of Glaucoma – and Possibly Many Neurodegenerative Diseases – By Retinal Examination? (BBC News / NHS Choices / Brain)
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
Posted in BBC News, Diagnosis, For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), In the News, NHS Digital (Previously NHS Choices), Parkinson's Disease, Quick Insights, UK, Universal Interest
Tagged Annexin 5 Labelled With Fluorescent Dye DY-776 (ANX776), ANX776 Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, ANX776-Positive Fluorescent Cells, Apoptosis, Apoptotic Cells in Neurodegenerative Diseases, Apoptotic Neural Cell Death, Assessment and Diagnosis, BBC Health News, Behind the Headlines, Bethan Hughes: Wellcome Trust, Brain (Journal), Centre for Medical Image Computing: University College London, DARC: Detection of Apoptosing Retinal Cells, Dementia Diagnosis, Department of Visual Neuroscience: UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, Detection of Apoptosing Retinal Cells (DARC), Diagnostic Imaging, Diagnostic Markers, Diagnostic Testing, Drusen (Spots on Retina), Early Diagnosis, Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease, Early Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease, Eye Cells, Eye Examinations, Glaucoma, Glaucoma and Retinal Neurodegeneration Group: UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, Glaucomatous Neurodegeneration, Imperial College London, Imperial College Ophthalmic Research Group (ICORG), Intravenous ANX776, Levels of Apoptosis (DARC Count), London, Neurodegeneration, Neurodegenerative Disease Research, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Neuronal Cell Apoptosis in Patients With Glaucoma, Neuronal Loss, Ocular Neurodegenerative Conditions, Potential of DARC as Surrogate Biomarker. Retinal Ganglion Cell Apoptosis, Retinal Assessments Using DARC (Detection of Apoptosing Retinal Cells), Retinal Cell Apoptosis, Retinal Ganglion Cell Layer, Retinal Nerve Fibre Layer (RNFL), Timely Diagnosis, Translational Imaging Group: University College London, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London, Western Eye Hospital, Western Eye Hospital: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Western Eye Hospital: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHNT)
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VISION 2020 UK Website and Resource Hub (VISION 2020 UK)
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
Posted in Charitable Bodies, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), In the News, Management of Condition, National, Person-Centred Care, Quick Insights, UK, Universal Interest
Tagged ADASS Physical and Sensory Impairment and HIV/AIDS Network (VISION 2020 UK Website and Resource Hub), Black Asian and Other Minority Ethnic (BAOME) (VISION 2020 UK Website and Resource Hub), Children and Young People with a Vision Impairment (VISION 2020 UK Website and Resource Hub), Communications (VISION 2020 UK Website and Resource Hub), Community and Primary Eye Care (VISION 2020 UK Website and Resource Hub), Counselling and Emotional Support Services (VISION 2020 UK Website and Resource Hub), DaSLIG: Dementia and Sight Loss Interest Group, Dementia and Sight Loss (VISION 2020 UK Website and Resource Hub), Dementia and Sight Loss Group, Dementia and Sight Loss Interest Group (DASLIG), Eye Examinations, Eye Examinations for People With Dementia Factsheet, Eye Health Needs Assessment (EHNA), Eye Research UK (VISION 2020 UK Website and Resource Hub), Eyecare Action Groups, Eyecare Services, Housing Accommodation and Support (VISION 2020 UK Website and Resource Hub), Learning Disability (VISION 2020 UK Website and Resource Hub), Local Eye Health Networks (LEHNS), Local Eyecare Action Groups, Local Hospital Eye Clinics, Low Vision Clinics, Macular Interest (VISION 2020 UK Website and Resource Hub), National Eyecare Charities, Ophthalmic Public Health Committee (VISION 2020 UK Website and Resource Hub), Rehabilitation and Low Vision (VISION 2020 UK Website and Resource Hub), RNIB, RNIB Data Tool, Royal College of Ophthalmologists, Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), Social Research (VISION 2020 UK Website and Resource Hub), Technology for Life (VISION 2020 UK Website and Resource Hub), Travel and Transport (VISION 2020 UK Website and Resource Hub), V2020UK DaSLI Group, VISION 2020 UK, VISION 2020 UK Website and Resource Hub
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Dementia and Sight Loss Group: Eye Examinations for People With Dementia Factsheet (VISION 2020 UK)
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
Posted in Alzheimer's Society, Charitable Bodies, Commissioning, Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), In the News, Integrated Care, Management of Condition, National, Patient Information, Person-Centred Care, Quick Insights, Scotland, UK, Universal Interest
Tagged Action for Blind People, Alzheimer Scotland, Bedford Moorfields Hospital, Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group, Bifocals, Commissioning for Effective and Efficiency (CEE) Project, Commissioning for Effectiveness and Efficiency (CEE) Project: UK Vision Strategy, Commissioning LIVE Conference (Manchester 2014), DaSLIG: Dementia and Sight Loss Interest Group, Dementia and Sensory Loss (SCIE Dementia Gateway), Dementia and Sight Loss Group, Dementia and Sight Loss Interest Group (DASLIG), Dementia Gateway, Driving Local Change for Effective and Efficient Eye Care Services, Eye Examinations, Eye Examinations for People With Dementia Factsheet, Eye Health Needs Assessment (EHNA), Eyecare Action Groups, Eyecare Services, Free Eye Examinations, Gateshead, Gateshead Clinical Commissioning Group, General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) Records (Exeter System), LEHN National Steering Group, Local Eye Health Networks (LEHNS), Local Eyecare Action Groups, Local Hospital Eye Clinics, Low Vision Clinics, Macular Society, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, National Eye Health Epidemiological Model (NEHEM), National Eyecare Charities, RNIB, RNIB Data Tool, Royal College of Ophthalmologists, Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), SCIE Dementia Gateway, Social Care Institute of Excellence: Dementia Gateway, South Devon and Torbay, South Devon and Torbay Clinical Commissioning Group, South Devon and Torbay Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), Thomas Pocklington Trust, Tips for Wearing Glasses, UK Vision Strategy, UK Vision Strategy Commissioning for Effectiveness and Efficiency (CEE) Project, V2020UK DaSLI Group, Varifocals, VISION 2020 UK, Wearing Glasses
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Dementia Diagnosis and Prediction Using Eye Examinations? (BBC 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
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SCIE Dementia Gateway: Dementia and Sensory Loss (SCIE)
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
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Future Dementia Diagnosis or Prediction Via Eye Examinations? (BBC News / US Society for Neuroscience Conference)
Summary The retina is a direct extension of the brain. Early research has discovered that mice genetically engineered to have a version of Alzheimer’s Disease show a corresponding loss thickness in a layer of specific cells in the retina, and … Continue reading
Posted in BBC News, Diagnosis, For Researchers (mostly), In the News, International, Patient Care Pathway, Quick Insights, Universal Interest
Tagged Alzheimer's Disease: Diagnosis, Assessment and Diagnosis, BBC Health News, Commercial Tests for Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia Diagnosis, Diagnosis and Referral, Diagnostic Markers, Diagnostic Testing, Early Diagnosis, Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease, Eye Cells, Eye Examinations, Georgetown University Medical Center, Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC), Mouse Model of Alzheimer's Disease, Neurodegeneration, Neurodegenerative Disease Research, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Neuronal Loss, Retinal Ganglion Cell Layer, Retinal Inner Nuclear Layer, Retinal Neuronal Loss, Society for Neuroscience, Timely Diagnosis, Transgenic Mice, United States, US Society for Neuroscience Conference, USA
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