How Modern ERG Became Essential for Diabetic Management

Leading retina experts in optometry discuss how modern ERG is reshaping eyecare for patients with diabetes.

What’s in this eBook?

Diabetic eyecare has moved beyond structural grading alone. This cohort explores how modern ERG supports a more complete understanding of retinal health, bringing objective functional assessment into routine practice without disrupting efficiency.

Published in Review of Optometry

This supplement brings together nationally recognized clinicians and educators to discuss how modern ERG has evolved from a specialized test to a practical tool that supports everyday management for patients with diabetes.

MODERATOR:

Nate Lighthizer, OD, FAAO
Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry

PANELISTS:

Mark T. Dunbar, OD, FAAO
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO, FORS
Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry
Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO, FORS, Dipl ABO, ABCMO
Charles Retina Institute
Jessica Steen, OD, FAAO
Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry
Mary Beth Yackey, OD
Cincinnati Eye Institute

Why Modern ERG Matters Now

Two patients can look nearly identical on imaging, yet progress very differently. Modern ERG adds objective functional data to help clarify risk, reduce uncertainty, and guide more precise follow-up and referral decisions. The result is clearer clinical decision-making and more actionable patient conversations.