This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Ophthalmology
Capillary microaneurysms is an earliest sign of:March 2013 
Select and explain. 
A. Vitreous hemorrhage, B. Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy, C. Trauma, D. Hypeensive retinopathy
B: Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Answer: B: Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy 
Explanation: Ans. B i.e. Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathyDiabetic retinopathyFundus examination in DM:- NIDDM: As early as possible- IDDM: 5 years after diagnosis of DMIncidence of diabetic retinopathy increases with disease duration