American Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Detection of Insulin Resistance-Associated Cognitive Impairment in Morbid Obesity Using Retinal Microperimetry

Andreea Ciudin, Angel Michael Ortiz-Zuñiga, Enzamaria Fidilio, Diana Romero, Marta Sánchez, Marta Comas, Oscar Gonzalez, Ramon Vilallonga, Olga Simó-Servat, Cristina Hernández, and Rafael Simó

Volume 16 (2026) Pages 12–22
Authors: Andreea Ciudin, Angel Michael Ortiz-Zuñiga, Enzamaria Fidilio, Diana Romero, Marta Sánchez, Marta Comas, Oscar Gonzalez, Ramon Vilallonga, Olga Simó-Servat, Cristina Hernández, and Rafael Simó
Citation: Andreea Ciudin, Angel Michael Ortiz-Zuñiga, Enzamaria Fidilio, Diana Romero, Marta Sánchez, Marta Comas, Oscar Gonzalez, Ramon Vilallonga, Olga Simó-Servat, Cristina Hernández, and Rafael Simó (2026). Detection of Insulin Resistance-Associated Cognitive Impairment in Morbid Obesity Using Retinal Microperimetry. American Journal of Medical Case Reports, 16, 12–22.

Abstract

This pilot study explored cognitive impairment in morbid obesity and assessed whether retinal microperimetry could help identify affected patients. The findings suggested that systemic insulin resistance may play a major role in cognitive decline and that retinal microperimetry may serve as a useful, noninvasive screening tool.