This eye condition could predict stroke, dementia, tell doctors
A new study found a link between the vision and health of the brain.
William Shakespeare once declared that the eyes are the window of your soul. However, according to science, they can be a window on the health of your brain. A recent study asserts that a specific eye condition can predict the complications of the health of the future brain, includingcerebral accident anddementia. Read on to learn what ocular condition has been linked to future brain complications - and to ensure your health and health of others, do not miss theseSure sign that you have "Long" Covid and may even know.
This eye disease may indicate that you are more likely to have a stroke or dementia
According to the study, byIn good health,Seniors who have suffered from retinopathy - eye disease that can lead to vision changes, including the difficulty of reading or seeing objects from afar, were more likely to have a stroke or symptoms of Madness.
They were also more likely to die earlier than without eye condition. It is important to note that the condition is often caused by diabetes or high blood pressure, which can efficiently erase small blood vessels that the retina is based on.
The researchers determined that those with the eye condition were more than double that likely to have a stroke history and 70% more likely to report memory problems. In addition, over the next decade, their chances of dying were double to triple as high as those without the complication of vision.
Mr. Michelle Lin, Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florf and the Head of the Study, will present the findings at the annual meeting of the American Association of the stroke, which will be held practically 17-19 March. It emphasizes that it is not clear what condition arises first: complications of vision or history of strokes and memory problems. "It seems to be something about retinopathy itself," said Lin. "It's really true that the eye is the brain window," she said.
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What if you are afraid you have retinopathy
If you suffer from retinopathy, Mr. Lin suggests talking to your doctor to control other risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, which includes a cerebral and cardiac disease. And if you suffer from a cardiovascular risk factor, you should see an ophthalmologist to check their eye health. And of course, do you keep protecting you from COVID-19 by following the fundamental principles of Mr. Anthony Fauci and help put an end to this pandemic, no matter where you live:facial maskwhich adapts perfectly and is double layers, do not travel, the social distance, avoid the big crowds, do not go inside with people you do not go with (especially in the bars), practice a good hand hygiene, get vaccinated when it becomes available to you, and protect your life and the lives of others, do not visit these35 places you are most likely to catch Covid.
