Back in July, I wrote about the potential use of retinal photography in the early detection of Alzheimer's Disease in this post.  At that time, research had just been published showing a correlation between narrowed arteriole lumens (which can only be seen by a doctor during a retinal exam without cutting into the body!) and individuals with Alzheimer's.  Utilizing retinal photography in this way...

At this year's Alzheimer's Association International Conference, researchers reported that a dilated fundus examination can aid in the detection of Alzheimer's.  The study found a high correlation between patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's or "pre-Alzheimer's" and changes in the blood vessels when viewed with retinal photography or via live fundus examination.  Thinning of retinal vessels (arterioles and venules) was noted, as well as a narrowed arteriole...