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The quality of measurement of retinal sensitivity has dramatically increased in the last decade, and the use of fundus perimetry is now gaining popularity. The latest model of fundus perimetry, MP-3, can be used for a wide range of measurements and has an advanced eye tracking system. High background illumination enables accurate measurement of mesopic retail sensitivity. Recent investigations have shown that neuronal damage precedes vascular abnormalities in diabetic retinopathy. The loss of retinal function has also been reported prior to morphological changes in the retina. In this review, the importance of measuring retinal sensitivity to evaluate visual function in the early stages of diabetic retinopathy was discussed. The usefulness of retinal sensitivity as an outcome measure in clinical trials for treatment modalities is also presented. 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