Analysis of potential biomarkers for diabetic retinopathy could lead to early detection of diabetes

Research conducted at the Indiana University School of Optometry (IN, USA) suggests there may be new biomarkers found in the eyes that could help manage diabetic retinopathy and, to a further extent, diabetes. Diabetes can affect the eyes in the early stages of the disease before changes are detected, potentially leading to blindness if left undiagnosed and untreated. Biomarkers for diabetic retinopathy could lead to early identification of individuals at risk for visual impairment due to diabetes and provide early options for treatment plans.  Published in PLOS One, the study utilized spectral-domain optical coherence tomography images to compare retinas from 33 diabetic patients with no clinical evidence...