How a trip to the optician could detect signs of Parkinson's up to SEVEN years earlier

How a trip to the optician could detect signs of Parkinson's up to SEVEN years earlier A high street eye scan could detect signs of Parkinson's up to seven years before a diagnosis, research suggests.

High-resolution images of the retina are now a routine part of eye care — in particular, a type of 3D scan known as 'optical coherence tomography' (OCT) which is widely used in high-street opticians. 

Now, experts believe this scan could detect 'markers' that indicate Parkinson's years before symptoms occur. The Daily Mail

See also:

• Retinal Optical Coherence Tomography Features Associated With Incident and Prevalent Parkinson Disease (open access) Neurology
• Parkinson's disease could be detected early with AI scans, scientists say BBC News
• 3D eye scans at opticians could identify those at risk of Parkinson’s, study finds The Guardian
• AI-powered eye scan could help detect Parkinson's disease – study The Independent