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AI Tool Detects Dementia Risk Through Eye Tests

1/23/2025

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A groundbreaking digital tool is in the works, thanks to researchers from the University of Edinburgh and Glasgow Caledonian University. By harnessing AI to analyze the largest collection of retinal images, they hope to unveil early indicators of dementia risk during routine eye tests, paving the way for earlier diagnoses and better treatment options for Alzheimer’s and other brain health concerns.

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A groundbreaking digital tool is in the works, thanks to researchers from the University of Edinburgh and Glasgow Caledonian University. By harnessing AI to analyze the largest collection of retinal images, they hope to unveil early indicators of dementia risk during routine eye tests, paving the way for earlier diagnoses and better treatment options for Alzheimer’s and other brain health concerns.