Detection of Early Stage Alzheimer's Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment

摘要

Systems and methods are described herein for determining that a patient has indications mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early stage Alzheimer's disease (AD). Microperimetry is used to assess the functional integrity of the patient's retina. Optical Coherence Tomography is used to assess the structural integrity of the patient's retina. Reductions in the size and function of the patient's retina indicate that the patient may have MCI or early stage AD.

主权项

1. A computerized method carried out by at least one server having at least one processor for early detection of Alzheimer's disease, the method comprising:
measuring a patient's retinal sensitivity by performing a microperimetry procedure to assess the functional integrity of the patient's retina; comparing the retinal sensitivity at a plurality of points within the patient's field of vision with an age matched normal control; and determining whether the patient's retinal sensitivity is lower than the age matched normal control.