Earliest manifestation of diabetic retinopathy is: (A) Soft exudates/Cotton wool spot, (B) Dot haemorrhage, (C) Hard exudates, (D) Microaneurysm
Answer is D. D i.e. Microaneurysm Microaneurysms are located in the inner nuclear layer and are the earliest and most characteristic ocular lesion Q of diabetic retinopathy.