Diabetic Retinopathy Stage Detection Using CNN and Inception V3

Abstract

The project explores the deployment of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) and the Inception V3 model for the automated detection and classification of diabetic retinopathy stages using fundus images. Recognizing diabetic retinopathy as a leading cause of blindness among the working-age population globally, this research aims to streamline the diagnostic process, traditionally reliant on the manual examination by ophthalmologists. Through the utilization of the DRIVE and STARE datasets, the project benchmarks the performance of CNN and Inception V3 models in accurately categorizing the severity of diabetic retinopathy into five distinct stages. The comparison between these models is grounded on parameters such as accuracy, loss, and predicted value, with findings indicating Inception V3's superiority in both performance metrics and diagnostic precision. This advancement could significantly contribute to early and more accessible detection of diabetic retinopathy, thereby mitigating progression towards blindness. Furthermore, the project underscores the potential of deep learning algorithms in enhancing diagnostic methodologies for retinal diseases, paving the way for future explorations in the field of medical imaging and artificial intelligence.