Knowledge based framework for localization of retinal landmarks from diabetic retinopathy (DR) images

We propose an algorithm for the detection of retinal landmarks (optic nerve head or optic disc, macula, and vasculature) based on optic cup location and anatomical structural details from diabetic retinopathy (DR) images of both left and right eye. Our algorithm uses color fundus images obtained from mydriatic camera. The algorithm proceeds through four main steps

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