London - A test to detect changes produced in the eye, which could potentially diagnose Parkinson's before their symptoms develop, was discovered by a British research group, said the "BBC" network on Thursday.
Scientists at University College London (UCL) released the results of animal tests - which have yet to be developed - which, according to their analysis, could eventually derive in an inexpensive and non-invasive to detect this disease.
Currently, Parkinson affects a 500 people and is the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the world.
Analysts tested in mice and showed that it was possible to see changes in the back of the eye before symptoms of this disorder to manifest visibly. According to author of the study, Francesca Cordeiro, this discovery represents "a potentially revolutionary advance in the diagnosis and preventive treatment of one of the most debilitating diseases in the world."
"With these tests might be able to intervene much earlier and more effective way to treat people who suffer from this devastating condition," she explained to the "BBC".
Currently, there are no MRI or blood test that can give a definitive diagnosis for Parkinson's.
The director of the Parkinson's UK, charity fighting against this evil, Arthur Roach, said there is an "urgent need to find a simple and accurate way to detect this condition, particularly in its earliest states".
"Although the research is at the beginning and is still need to test it in patients, a simple test and non-invasive as this could be a significant step in the search for treatments that can eradicate the underlying causes of disease, rather than mask the symptoms" , Roach said.
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