Machine Learning Based Automatic Neovascularization Detection on Optic Disc Region.

In this paper, the automatic detection of neovascularization in the optic disc region (NVD) for color fundus retinal image is presented. NV is the indicator for the onset of proliferative diabetic retinopathy and it is featured by the presence of new vessels in the retina. The new vessels are fragile and pose a high risk for sudden vision loss. Therefore, the importance of accurate and timely dete...