India is a diabetic capital of the world, with the prevalence of diabetes in adults being 8.9% in the rural region. Diabetes may cause irreversible damage to the retina, resulting in vision impairment and sometimes even blindness. In fact, reports state that the total number of people with diabetes is projected to rise to 439 million in 2030, with four out of ten diabetic individuals requiring some kind of eye treatment. Thus, it requires early detection and treatment that can stop the damage.

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