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Visual impairment in aging and cognitive decline: experience in a Memory Clinic
Marta Marquié1, Miguel Castilla-Martí2,3, Sergi Valero4,5
1Alzheimer Research Center and Memory Clinic, Fundació ACE Institut Català de Neurociències Aplicades - Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC), Barcelona, Spain. mmarquie@fundacioace.org.
Scientific Reports
|June 20, 2019
Summary
Visual impairment is common in dementia patients. Regular eye exams and treatments can improve their quality of life by addressing issues like reduced visual acuity and less use of corrective measures.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
- Geriatrics
Background:
- Visual impairment is prevalent in individuals with dementia.
- Ophthalmological assessments may enhance the quality of life for dementia patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate visual function in elderly individuals.
- To analyze the association between visual function and the degree of cognitive impairment.
Main Methods:
- Neuro-ophthalmological assessment including visual acuity, intraocular pressure, and ocular history.
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans were performed.
- Analysis of ophthalmological characteristics across diagnostic groups (Subjective Cognitive Decline, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Dementia).
Main Results:
- Dementia patients exhibited worse visual acuity compared to SCD and MCI groups.
- Individuals with dementia used less visual correction and received fewer ophthalmological treatments and surgeries.
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT) image quality declined with increasing cognitive impairment.
Conclusions:
- Dementia is associated with poorer visual function and reduced utilization of eye care services.
- Regular ophthalmological assessments are crucial for dementia patients to improve their quality of life.
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