Dr. Rajiv Raman is a senior consultant in vitreoretinal services at the Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai. He has published several research papers on choroidal vasculopathy, myopia, and diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a common cause of vision impairment among individuals of working-age. Patients with DR and macular edema can develop diabetic nephropathy in the long run. In this regard, circulating biomarkers and artificial intelligence can facilitate early detection of the disease and identify diabetic patients who are more prone to progressive worsening.
This can expedite the diagnostic workup and risk factor assessment in patients with even slight vision problems. In this exclusive commentary, Dr. Rajiv Raman will discuss the role of systemic comorbidities in patients with DR and macular edema. Furthermore, Dr. Raman will explain the significance of biomarkers and…
