Newswise — Seattle, Wash. – Early structural changes in the back of the eye — now visible with a newly developed eye scan — may indicate the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. The research is being presented at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) this week in Seattle, Wash.
The new technique enabled scientists to detect the buildup of beta-amyloid (A) in the eye early in the disease’s progression, potentially widening the window for treatment.
Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that degrades memory and other functions. A are plaques found in the brain of Alzheimer’s patients and believed to be crucially involved in the disease.
Abstract Title: Nonvascular Retinal Imaging Markers of Preclinical Alzheimer’s DiseasePresentation Start/End Time: Thursday, May 5, 2016, 8:00am – 9:45amLocation: Exhibit/Poster HallAbstract Number: 5987 - D0078
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The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) is the largest eye and vision research organization in the world. Members include nearly 12,000 eye and vision researchers from over 75 countries. ARVO advances research worldwide into understanding the visual system and preventing, treating and curing its disorders.
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Meeting Link: 2016 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
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