As a board-certified ophthalmologist, Caroline R. Baumal MD, FASRS has authored over 170 publications and has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the Senior Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Crystal Apple Award from the American Society of Retina Specialists, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Vit-Buckle Society. She also has been involved with research and clinical trials investigating novel therapies for retinal diseases. Caroline studied biochemistry at McGill University and received an MD from the University of Toronto, where she also completed her ophthalmology residency followed by two fellowships: Retinal Surgery at Wills Eye Hospital and Medical Retinal and Lasers at New England Eye Center.

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• Section 1: Diabetic Retinopathy Background1. Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Introduction and General Information2. Classification of Diabetic Retinopathy3. Diagnosis of Diabetic Retinopathy: Clinical4. Diagnosis of Diabetic Retinopathy: Imaging5. Genetics of Diabetic RetinopathySection 2: Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy6. Anti-VEGF Therapy for Diabetic Eye Disease7. Corticosteroid Therapy for Diabetic Retinopathy8. Laser Therapy (focal, grid, PRP, UWF PRP, micropulse) 9. Surgical treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy10. Effect of Modifiable Risk Factors on the Incidence and Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy11. Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy in Pregnancy12. Future Therapies: New agents in Preclinical or PipelineApp. Summary of Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network (DRCR.net) Protocols