AI Eye Scan Detects Dementia Years Early

Researchers utilize a technology called corneal confocal microscopy (CCM). Traditionally, ophthalmologists and optometrists used CCM to diagnose infections in the front surface of the eye. However, Professor Malik and his colleagues discovered a revolutionary alternative application. They found that CCM detects microscopic nerve fiber damage linked to diseases far beyond the eye itself. The cornea contains the richest sensory innervation in the human body. We evolved this dense network of nerves to protect our vision. Therefore, the cornea provides a unique window into diseases affecting the entire nervous system.