Computers can Detect Diabetes Linked Eye Problems Early

Fri, 14 May 2010
Diabetics have a higher risk of going blind, however, few diabetics get their eyes checked on an annual basis.

This renders it difficult to detect potential problems.

Nonetheless, University of Iowa analysis has shown that cost-effective computerised systems can to detect diabetes related eye problems in their early stages.

The researchers contrasted two computer programs abiliuties to detect possible eye problems in 16,670 diabetics .

The programs, EyeCheck and Challenge 2009, performed as well as each other, functioning at the most accuracy theoretically anticipated.

The systems necessitated a trained technician using a digital camera to photograph the retina.

The images were electronically transferred to computers, which were able to detect tiny haemorrhages as well as evidence of fluid that are signs of diabetes damage.

The aalysis demonstrates that the computerised programs can be as accurate and thorough as a highly trained expert in defining whether or not initial signs of an eye problem are developing in a diabetic . The patient can be treated once the initial problems are detected .

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