Techniques for Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy: A Review

Abstract

Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is an eye disease that often occurs in the retina as a result of diabetes mellitus in diabetic patients. Letting it untreated for a long time or not exercising proper caution can often lead to blindness. Diabetic patients must undergo regular eye checking for the identification of Diabetic Retinopathy. The National Diabetes & Diabetic Retinopathy survey report (2015-2019) shows that the existence of diabetes in India has increased by about 11.8%. The occurrence of Diabetic Retinopathy for the persons having age of 50 years or more is about 16.9%.  A simpler, effective & user-friendly method is put forward which can be an important addition to the costlier methods that can help out in periodic eye examination which helps doctors to save time and increase efficiency.