Diabetic retinopathy (DR) has become increasingly common as the prevalence of diabetes has increased. Early detection of DR is crucial to preventing blindness from the disease, although often with early retinopathy, the vision may not be affected and the patient may be asymptomatic. Currently, adherence to retinopathy screening is subpar and multifactorial in nature. At least 35% of patients do not follow vision care guidelines and patients who are less likely to be compliant tend to be young, have type 2 diabetes, and have no formal diabetes education [1]. Despite an increase in the number of patients with this disease, it is important that all patients have access to appropriate DR screening.
16-07-2015 | Retinopathy | Book chapter | Article
Diabetic retinopathy screening
Abstract
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) has become increasingly common as the prevalence of diabetes has increased. Early detection of DR is crucial to preventing blindness from the disease, although often with early retinopathy, the vision may not be affected and the patient may be asymptomatic. Currently, adherence to retinopathy screening is subpar and multifactorial in nature.