Text US based scientists have developed a special instrument which can take snapshots of the eyes for early detection of diabetes. The instrument will help study retinal tissues and will have an edge over standard blood tests to detect early signs of the disease. This will help reduce the chances of organ damage and prevent complications. Victor Elner, professor of Ophthalmology, and one of the researchers at the University of Michigan Kellog Eye Centre has shown that high levels of a class of emissions by the retina called flavoprotein autofluorescence (FA) is associated with metabolic stress and tissue damage. In a study the doctors found that FA levels are higher among patients with diabetes. The eye scanning machine is being patented and will be commercially available in the near future.
