The researchers found women with visual acuity of 20/100 or worse at baseline (HR, 5.66; 95% CI, 1.75-18.37) were at the greatest risk for developing dementia.

Researchers conducted a longitudinal study to analyze the association of visual function with the risk for dementia in 2159 men and women (mean age, 77.9 years; 54% women) included from the ...

The PAF of dementia from at least one vision impairment was 19%, with contrast sensitivity (15%) linked to the strongest PAF, followed by near acuity (9.7%) and distance acuity (4.9%).

Large retrospective studies have demonstrated that visual impairment is a risk factor for developing cognitive impairment, including dementia.Cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and ...

The PAF of dementia associated with at least one vision impairment was 19% (95% CI, 8.2-29.7). Impairment in contrast sensitivity had the highest PAF among all other vision issues, at 15% (95% CI ...

Association of co-occurring dementia and self-reported visual impairment with activity limitations in older adults [published online May 14, 2020]. JAMA Ophthalmol. doi: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol ...

In total, the researchers estimated that 19 percent of all dementia cases could be attributable to at least one type of visual impairment, with poor contrast sensitivity showing the strongest ...

In dementia, vision impairment may include a range of eyesight challenges that could affect the appearance of the eyes. A person’s vision sharpness and eye appearance will depend on their ...

A new study found a link between vision impairments and dementia risk in older adults. The study does not prove causation, but experts note that previous research has seen patients ...

About The Study: In this survey study, all types of objectively measured visual impairment were associated with a higher dementia prevalence. As most visual impairment is preventable, prioritizing ...

About 5.6 million Americans 65 and older have Alzheimer’s or related dementia, the study found. Overall, up to 19 percent of dementia cases were associated with at least one vision impairment ...