Retinal microaneurysm count predicts progression and regression of diabetic retinopathy. Post‐hoc results from the DIRECT Programme

Abstract

Microaneurysm counts are important prognostic indicators for worsening of retinopathy, thus microaneurysms are not benign. Treatment with renin-angiotensin system inhibitors is effective in the early stages and may improve mild diabetic retinopathy. Microaneurysm scores may be useful surrogate endpoints in clinical trials.