Eye Multimodal Imaging in Neurodegenerative Disease
The eye is an extension of the brain. What is happening in the brain is often mirrored in the neurosensory retina that lines the inside of the eyeball. Neurodegenerative diseases affecting the brain may also manifest in the retina. By imaging the retinal tissue using noninvasive, widely available, and inexpensive imaging cameras, we may be able to detect various neurodegenerative conditions before symptoms begin and confirm an accurate diagnosis earlier in the disease continuum. The Duke iMIND Research Group is a multidisciplinary group of highly motivated individuals working continuously to understand exactly how to do this using multimodal retinal images combined with machine learning techniques. If you are interested in learning more and participating in the iMIND Study, click here.
