Diabetes often leads to several secondary ailments related to different parts of the body. One such medical disorder is Diabetic Retinopathy. In this condition, the lipids accumulate in the retinal areas of the eye due to fragile blood vessels. These depositions are called Exudates. If exudates are not detected and treated well within the time, they can cause permanent blindness. This paper focuses on a method that can detect the presence of exudates.

Diabetic Retinopathy, Exudates, Image Processing, Contrast Adjustment

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