Up to 19% of dementia cases in older people could be attributed to vision impairments, research suggests
Up to one in five cases of dementia in older people might be avoided if problems with eyesight are prevented or treated, research has suggested.
According to the World Health Organization, there are about 55 million people living with dementia globally.
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