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Could an eye infection cause dementia in the elderly?

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Unlikely: Eye infections are typically self contained and the majority will resolve on their own within 2 weeks. They will not cause dementia: however, dementia can predispose to eye infections secondary to poor blinking which fails to clear the tear film.

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/9/2016

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