Alzheimer’s Disease is an difficult challenge for
patients, caregivers, and physicians. But, we do know that the earlier the
detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s the better everyone is able to plan and
deliver the compassionate and quality care our loved ones deserve. Now,
according to researchers reporting in Investigative
Ophthalmology & Vision Science a subtle change in eye movements
may provide a useful diagnostic tool for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer
Disease.
About Eye Movements
In general, eye movements follow a predictable and
reproducible pattern during normal reading, with each eye movement ending up at
a fixation point, which allows the brain to process the incoming information
and to program the next movements. The
researchers found that Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) produces eye movement
abnormalities and disturbances in reading with those patients with early AD
display abnormal fixation patterns. So we now know that evaluation of eye
movement behavior during reading might provide a useful tool for a more precise
early diagnosis of AD and for monitoring the progress or stability of
Alzheimer’s Disease.
If you or someone you know is
concerned about Alzheimer’s Disease please schedule an eye examination at
Alabama Eye & Cataract Center in Birmingham by calling 205-930-0930,
visiting Alabama Eye & Cataract Center or
http://www.facebook.com/michelsonlaservision.
Alabama Eye & Cataract
Center at UAB Highlands is a leading eye care center in Birmingham located at
1201 11th Avenue S, Suite 501, Birmingham, Alabama 35205.
