Neurodegenerative disorders, characterized by the progressive decline in neuronal integrity leading to dysfunction and neuronal death, represent a significant challenge in the field of neurology. These disorders, which include conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis, often result in permanent deficits and are currently incurable. The retina, being an extension of the central nervous system, offers a unique window into the brain's health. Recent advancements in retinal imaging techniques, such as optical coherence tomography (OCT), fundus photography, and adaptive optics, have provided new avenues for non-invasive examination of the retina. These techniques have shown promise in revealing the pathophysiological changes associated with neurodegenerative disorders. However, despite these advancements, there remain significant gaps in our understanding of how retinal changes correlate with neurodegenerative processes in the brain, and how these changes can be effectively used as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers.
This Research Topic aims to explore the potential of retinal imaging techniques in understanding and diagnosing neurodegenerative disorders. The primary objectives include investigating how neurodegenerative changes in the brain manifest in the retina, evaluating the effectiveness of retinal measures as biomarkers for early detection and monitoring of these disorders, and assessing the advantages and limitations of using retinal imaging in clinical practice. Specific questions to be addressed include: How do retinal changes correlate with the progression of neurodegenerative diseases? Can retinal imaging provide reliable biomarkers for early diagnosis and prognosis? What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of using retinal imaging compared to other diagnostic methods?
To gather further insights into the potential of retinal imaging in neurodegenerative disorders, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- The use of optical coherence tomography (OCT) in detecting retinal changes associated with neurodegeneration.
- The role of fundus photography in monitoring disease progression.
- Adaptive optics and its application in high-resolution retinal imaging.
- Non-invasive retinal assessments for early detection and monitoring of neurodegenerative disorders.
- The correlation between retinal changes and neurodegenerative processes in the brain.
- The potential of retinal biomarkers in diagnosing and prognosticating neurodegenerative diseases.
- Comparative studies on the advantages and limitations of retinal imaging versus other diagnostic techniques.
Neurodegenerative disorders, characterized by the progressive decline in neuronal integrity leading to dysfunction and neuronal death, represent a significant challenge in the field of neurology. These disorders, which include conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis, often result in permanent deficits and are currently incurable. The retina, being an extension of the central nervous system, offers a unique window into the brain's health. Recent advancements in retinal imaging techniques, such as optical coherence tomography (OCT), fundus photography, and adaptive optics, have provided new avenues for non-invasive examination of the retina. These techniques have shown promise in revealing the pathophysiological changes associated with neurodegenerative disorders. However, despite these advancements, there remain significant gaps in our understanding of how retinal changes correlate with neurodegenerative processes in the brain, and how these changes can be effectively used as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers.
This Research Topic aims to explore the potential of retinal imaging techniques in understanding and diagnosing neurodegenerative disorders. The primary objectives include investigating how neurodegenerative changes in the brain manifest in the retina, evaluating the effectiveness of retinal measures as biomarkers for early detection and monitoring of these disorders, and assessing the advantages and limitations of using retinal imaging in clinical practice. Specific questions to be addressed include: How do retinal changes correlate with the progression of neurodegenerative diseases? Can retinal imaging provide reliable biomarkers for early diagnosis and prognosis? What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of using retinal imaging compared to other diagnostic methods?
To gather further insights into the potential of retinal imaging in neurodegenerative disorders, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- The use of optical coherence tomography (OCT) in detecting retinal changes associated with neurodegeneration.
- The role of fundus photography in monitoring disease progression.
- Adaptive optics and its application in high-resolution retinal imaging.
- Non-invasive retinal assessments for early detection and monitoring of neurodegenerative disorders.
- The correlation between retinal changes and neurodegenerative processes in the brain.
- The potential of retinal biomarkers in diagnosing and prognosticating neurodegenerative diseases.
- Comparative studies on the advantages and limitations of retinal imaging versus other diagnostic techniques.