According to a new study conducted in the UK, people with eye diseases have a higher risk of dementia.

In a study conducted in the UK, it was stated that people with conditions such as yellow spot disease, cataracts and diabetes-induced eye disease have a higher risk of developing dementia. In the study conducted on 12,364 adults aged 55-73, it was reported that the most risky group was people with diabetes-related eye disease. Experts evaluating the health data emphasized that the risk of developing dementia is 26% higher in people with age-related yellow spot disease. Researchers reported an 11% higher risk of dementia in those with cataracts and a 61% higher risk of dementia in those with diabetes-related eye disease, and underlined that eye pressure is not associated with dementia. Published on September 21, World Alzheimer’s Day, the study reported that visual impairments will affect more than 130 million people worldwide by 2050.

September 2023