Scientific Program
GP57 - Current Concept - Real World Impact of Biomarkers in Diabetic Retinopathy- Necessity, Research tool or a Gimmick?
Date
13/03/2026
Hall
Meeting Room L-01A
From
09:00
To
10:10
Summary
Shorya Vardhan Azad Biomarkers, both direct and indirect, are vital indicators of disease activity and progression in diabetic retinopathy. Systemic markers like blood pressure, blood sugar, and lipid profiles have long aided in assessing disease status. In ophthalmology, IOP, VA, and clinical exams remain essential for diagnosis and monitoring. Recently, interest has grown in systemic (circulating) biomarkers for early detection and risk assessment in DR. Parallel advances in retinal imaging have identified numerous imaging biomarkers valuable for early diagnosis, prognostication, and identifying suboptimal treatment responses. Modalities like fundus photography, FAF, OCT, OCTA, and angiography reveal structural changes in retinal and choroidal layers. Additionally, artificial intelligence has expanded interpretative capabilities in DR, though it also contributes to information overload. This course aims to distill current knowledge and explore its practical application with clarity in patients with DR. 1. What are biomarkers in Diabetic Retinopathy? - Ritweez Sahu - 10 Mins 2. Systemic Biomarkers in Diabetic Retinopathy - SHREYAS T S - 10 Mins 3. Imaging biomarkers in Diabetic Retinopathy - Ritesh Narula - 10 Mins 4. Role of Artificial Intelligence in Diabetic Retinopathy - Rajiv Raman - 11 Mins 5. Real world impact of biomarkers in DR - Research to Practice - Shorya Vardhan Azad - 11 Mins Guest Talk : Role of endocrinologist–ophthalmologist collaboration in DR care - Puspalata Agroiya - 8 Mins Total duration(include panel discussion : 10 Mins )
Membership No
Name
Topic
Role
Duration
Consented
N11798
Dr.Ritesh Narula
Imaging biomarkers in Diabetic Retinopathy
Speaker
10
R20047
Dr.Rajiv Raman
Role of Artificial Intelligence in Diabetic Retinopathy
Speaker
11
Yes
A12007
Dr.Shorya Vardhan Azad
Real world impact of biomarkers in DR - Research to Practice
Speaker
11
Yes
S17031
Dr.Shreyas T S
Systemic Biomarkers in Diabetic Retinopathy
Speaker
10
Yes
S25813
Dr.Ritweez Sahu
What are biomarkers in Diabetic Retinopathy?
Speaker
10
Yes
Non Member
Dr.Puspalata Agroiya
Role of endocrinologist–ophthalmologist collaboration in DR care
Guest Talk
8
Yes
