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Multifoca electroretinogram (mFERG) measures show abnormal function of the retina early in–and even prior to–diabetic retinopathy onset and could enhance monitoring of the early stages of disease progression in individuals.

Bearse, Marcus A., Anthony J. Adams, Ying Han, Marilyn E. Schneck, Jason Ng, Kevin Bronson-Castain, and Shirin Barez. A Mulifocal Electroretinogram Model Predicting the Development of Diabetic Retinopathy. Prog Retin Eye Res. 2006; 25(5): 425-448. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2773701/

Reference

Title
A Mulifocal Electroretinogram Model Predicting the Development of Diabetic Retinopathy
Publication
Prog Retin Eye Res
Publication Date
2006
Authors
Bearse, Marcus A., Anthony J. Adams, Ying Han, Marilyn E. Schneck, Jason Ng, Kevin Bronson-Castain, and Shirin Barez
Volume & Issue
Volume 25, Issue 5
Pages
425-448
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