Eyes Can be the Key to the Brain

 

A new optical similar to ultrasound device can monitor brain tumors and other neurodegenerative conditions (such as  Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s ) through the eyes.  The eye is connected to the brain by a nerve and each condition change on the brain can also damage the eye.

Read the full story (newscientist)

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