1. Neural Networks to Classify Diabetic Retinopathy
... diabetes remain undiagnosed, most of whom reside in developing countries [1]. Thus, a tool that could identify those with diabetic retinopathy, or DR, would serve not only as a tool to improve eyesight through early detection and treatment but would also prompt previously undiagnosed diabetics to receive treatment. Diabetic retinopathy is caused by the effects of chronically high blood sugar, the principal ... symptom of diabetes, on the blood vessels in the retina. The damaged retinal vessels hemorrhage, distorting vision, impairing color vision, and ultimately leading to vision loss [...
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