Vision problems? You could be at risk of being misdiagnosed with cognitive impairment - The New Daily

Cognitive tests that rely on vision-dependent tasks could be skewing results in up to a quarter of people aged over 50 who have undiagnosed vision problems.

Commonly used cognitive tests measure reaction time. A slow response can suggest brain function isn’t as sharp as it once was, and suddenly you’re looking at a possible diagnosis for mild cognitive … [+2667 chars]

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