Multi-dimensional dense attention network for pixel-wise segmentation of optic disc in colour fundus images.

Journal: Technology and health care : official journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Segmentation of retinal fragments like blood vessels, Optic Disc (OD), and Optic Cup (OC) enables the early detection of different retinal pathologies like Diabetic Retinopathy (DR), Glaucoma, etc.

Authors

  • Sreema Ma
    Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Arunachala College of Engineering for Women, Manavilai, India.
  • Jayachandran A
    Department of Computer Science and Engineering, PSN College of Engineering and Technology, Tirunelveli, India.
  • Sudarson Rama Perumal T
    Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Rohini College of Engineering and Technology, Nagercoil, India.