10 Symptoms of Lewy Body Dementia
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #1: Visuospatial Difficulties
Two eyes located on the front of the head are common among predators or omnivores such as ourselves. The simple reason is that it works. The two eyes can work together to allow for triangulation, helping us to judge direction and distance with ease. This is down to the brain’s ability to process the information that is coming from the eyes.
With a failing brain, though, this ability will gradually be lost. The patient can struggle to judge direction and distance, making it difficult for them to get around. Even reaching for a glass can become difficult for them and they can require help from other people even to do the simplest of things.
