![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/early-sign-of-dementia-that-can-appear-in-your-eyes-before-memory-problems-start/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_Tired-senior-businessman.jpg&description=Dr Jørn Slot Jørgensen offered his advice to help identify early signs of dementia - he said it is 'crucial' to see your GP if you notice a change with your vision A leading eye expert has issued a warning of an early sign of dementia that could easily be missed if you don't get your eyes checked out. Dr Jørn Slot Jørgensen, of Laser Eye Clinic London, revealed that issues with memory isn't always the first indicator of the condition. The leading ophthalmologist said the symptoms could be "subtle" and explained the importance of being aware of what dementia looks like in the early stages. Dr Jørn further stressed that the onset of symptoms can change depending on the person but could include difficulties such as identifying colours or judging distances. He said: 'Some people think that visiting an ophthalmologist is only necessary if you have an eye condition or need vision correction. However, this is a widespread misconception that also applies to medical situations in general. In fact, an ophthalmologist might be the first physician to diagnose a medical condition because the initial signs may appear in the eye.' Research suggests that vision problems may be one of the 'first' signs of dementia, reports Express. For example, a study from the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences found that retinal scans can detect key changes in blood vessels that may provide an early sign of Alzheimer's disease. According to Dr Jørgensen, symptoms to show early alarm bells include a change in vision or difficulty reading or writing. Other signs include visual hallucinations and impaired visual memory such as struggling to recall faces. While vision changes could be the first warning signs, they don't always appear first. He said: 'In some cases, these signs may be subtle and may not be immediately recognisable. However, in other cases, they may become noticeable enough to prompt further investigation.' Once you start experiencing any changes or problems with your vision, it's i){kind=link}
Dr Jørn Slot Jørgensen offered his advice to help identify early signs of dementia – he said it is ‘crucial’ to see your GP if you notice a change with your vision
A leading eye expert has issued a warning of an early sign of dementia that could easily be missed if you don’t get your eyes checked out.
Dr Jørn Slot Jørgensen, of Laser Eye Clinic London, revealed that issues with memory isn’t always the first indicator of the condition.
The leading ophthalmologist said the symptoms could be “subtle” and explained the importance of being aware of what dementia looks like in the early stages.
Dr Jørn further stressed that the onset of symptoms can change depending on the person but could include difficulties such as identifying colours or judging distances.