New AI software aims to spot dementia risk during high street eye tests

Eye test with optometrist Ian Cameron. (Edinburgh Innovations / University of Edinburgh via SWNS)

By Elizabeth Hunter

A new artificial intelligence software aims to identify people at risk of dementia - during high street eye exams.

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New AI software aims to spot dementia risk during high street eye tests

David Steele's mother has Alzheimer's. (Edinburgh Innovations / University of Edinburgh via SWNS)

New AI software aims to spot dementia risk during high street eye tests

Retina imagery courtesy of Cameron Optometry. (Edinburgh Innovations / University of Edinburgh via SWNS)

New AI software aims to spot dementia risk during high street eye tests

Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at the University of Edinburgh and NeurEYE co-lead, Baljean Dhillon. (Edinburgh Innovations / University of Edinburgh via SWNS)

New AI software aims to spot dementia risk during high street eye tests

Optometrist Ian Cameron. (Edinburgh Innovations / University of Edinburgh via SWNS)

New AI software aims to spot dementia risk during high street eye tests

Retina image courtesy of Cameron Optometry. (Edinburgh Innovations / University of Edinburgh via SWNS)

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