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Alzheimers and Eyesight: An Important Connection

Terri Hall August 5, 2010 5:07 pm 157 comments

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A University of Michigan study finds a link between vision and Alzheimers. The study was based on medical information and surveys from 625 people compiled from 1992-2005. None of these individuals had dementia at the beginning of the study. Using a scale ranking vision from excellent (one) to totally blind (six), researchers found that the risk for dementia increased by an average of 52 percent with each step up the scale. The studys lead author, Mary A.M. Rogers, PhD, said the studys results suggest that problems with declining vision precedes dementia and that treatment of vision problems, including proper prescription eyeglasses, cataract removal and lens insertion, corneal transplant and treatment for retinal detachment, lesions and other eye disorders, decreases the probability of developing dementia. Why this link between vision and dementia? Dr. Rogers suggests that people with poor vision may be less likely to participate in the kinds of activities that protect cognitive function, such as reading, doing crossword puzzles, playing board games and engaging in physical activities. She also said that other research indicates that vision loss can lead to structural changes in the brain, but notes that more studies are needed to understand why.

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8:54pm PDT on Oct 15, 2011

great articles, thanks for sharing

Faith B.
12:02pm PDT on Oct 15, 2011

Good information - I had heard this before and it makes sense.

Joanne M.
8:56pm PDT on Oct 2, 2011

I didn't know there was a link between eye problems and dementia. Thanks for the information.
Edith B.

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2:34pm PDT on Aug 18, 2011

Thank you
Michele W.
2:08pm PDT on Jul 15, 2011

It is a bit alarming!
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1:28pm PDT on Jul 15, 2011

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12:49pm PDT on Jul 15, 2011

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Thanks for the information. This is very helpful. My dearest friend has early onset Alzheimers. I will pass this on to her.
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5:46am PDT on Jun 22, 2011

I am now a little concerned that my vision seems to be getting a lot worse lately. I would hate to think it is an early warning sign of any type of

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LINDA M.

Bryan, the protein in plant foods is perfectly designed to give us all the needed protein without the overload of protein. Please read, The China Study by Dr. T. Colin Campbell to see the results of 40 years of peer reviewed scientific research at Cornell University! Animal foods are an overload of protein, plants are not! Read also, Dr. Neal Barnard's Book, Breaking the Food Seduction. No one gets sick from eating broccoli, but they do have a great risk of all types of cancers, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, etc. IF they eat animal flesh or secretions!!

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LINDA M.

Best way to avoid alzheimers: Eat plant based, whole foods, low fat diet. Get The Perfect Formula Diet book by Dr. Janice Stanger. Easy to follow, easy to understand how to do this. Eating animal foods increase one's risk of alzheimer and/or demential! Go to chooseveg.com for recipes too.

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