Tiny yellow spots in the back of the eye could be an early warning sign of dementia, new research suggests. The study also suggests changes in blood vessels in the eye could be linked to the development of dementia. Scientists say scanning for the spots and examining the eye's blood vessels could be a 'valuable tool in Alzheimer's disease monitoring'. 'You can often detect the early signs of heart disease, diabetes and even brain tumour through a simple eye test. There is currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but there is medication available that can temporarily reduce the symptoms.

Source: Daily Mail May 25, 2018 15:15 UTC