Visual impairment may be linked to an increased risk of dementia in older adults

A new retrospective meta-analysis of over 76,000 patients suggests that older adults with untreated sight conditions may be at increased risk of dementia. Almost 1 million people are currently estimated to be living with dementia in the UK. In addition to this, with the UK’s aging population, this number is expected to rise in the next few decades. It is predicted that by 2050 this number will reach 1.6 million. Furthermore, the cost of dementia is likely to double – from £25 billion today to £47 billion by 2050. The disease has a devastating impact on those affected and their...