Overall 12.3% of the participants showed signs of dementia, but rates were far higher in people who had visual problems when tested. People with moderate to severe visual impairment were found to have more chance of showing dementia symptoms (Image: Canva)What did the research team have to say? The research team, which is from the University of Michigan, said prioritising the health of your eyes may be "important for optimising cognitive function". Meanwhile, Dr Susan Mitchell, head of policy at Alzheimer’s Research UK, said: “This is a crucial time for dementia research, as evidence builds about how factors such as sight loss are linked to dementia. She highlighted that "shared neurological pathways that cause both vision loss and cognitive decline" could be a reason.

Source: The Times July 22, 2023 19:26 UTC