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Multifocal Electroretinography in Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Macular Edema

  • Microvascular Complications—Retinopathy (JK Sun, Section Editor)
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In this review article, we first present a brief overview of the vascular and neural components of diabetic retinopathy. Next, the multifocal electroretinogram (mfERG) technique, which can map neuroretinal function noninvasively, is described. Findings in diabetic retinal disease using the mfERG are reviewed. We then describe the progress that has been made to predict the onset and progression of diabetic retinopathy and edema in specific retinal locations, using quantitative models based on the mfERG. Finally, we consider the implications for the future of these predictive models.

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We thank Anthony Adams, Marilyn Schneck, Nicholas Jewell, Kevin Bronson-Castain, Kavita Dhamdhere, Michal Laron, Wendy Harrison, Shirin Barez, Jason Ng, Ying Han, Brian Wolff, and Ken Huie for their contributions and valuable assistance. Marcus A. Bearse Jr. reports grants from JDRF and the National Eye Institute. Glen Y. Ozawa reports grants from JDRF.

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Bearse, M.A., Ozawa, G.Y. Multifocal Electroretinography in Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Macular Edema. Curr Diab Rep 14, 526 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11892-014-0526-9

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