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. 2012 Apr;35(4):308-11.
doi: 10.1016/j.jfo.2011.11.003. Epub 2012 Jan 12.

[Alzheimer's disease and visual impairment]

[Article in French]
S Leruez  1 , C Annweiler, F Etcharry-Bouyx, C Verny, O Beauchet, D Milea
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[Alzheimer's disease and visual impairment]

[Article in French]
S Leruez et al. J Fr Ophtalmol. 2012 Apr.

Erratum in

  • J Fr Ophtalmol. 2012 May;35(5):395. Annweiller, C [corrected to Annweiler, C]

Abstract

Alzheimer disease is the most prevalent cause of cognitive decline in older adults. The typical presentation of Alzheimer disease is memory dysfunction, however, presentations with impairment in other domains may occur. Visual symptoms may be the first manifestation of Alzheimer disease. The purpose of this article is to review the spectrum of visual system disturbances found in Alzheimer disease.

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