OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether single-field fundus photography can be used as a
screening tool to identify diabetic retinopathy for referral for further ophthalmic care …

IN BRIEF Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most prevalent but preventable blinding
diseases in the United States. This article reviews the pathophysiology of diabetic …

Objective To estimate the societal economic burden and the governmental budgetary impact
of the following visual disorders among US adults aged 40 years and older: visual …

Background: Annual retinal screening of patients with diabetes is the standard clinical
practice to prevent visual impairment and blindness from diabetic retinopathy. Telemedicine …

The oral anti-diabetic drug metformin has been found to reduce cardiovascular
complications independent of glycemic control in diabetic patients. However, its role in …

Importance Retinal telescreening for evaluation of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in the primary
care setting may be useful in reaching rural and underserved patients. Objectives To …

Microvascular complications are responsible for a major proportion of the burden associated
with diabetes contributing to substantial morbidity, mortality, and healthcare burden in …

PURPOSE: To evaluate if simple-or multiple-field digital color nonmydriatic (NM) retinal
images can replace 7 standard stereoscopic fundus photographs in the screening of …

Purpose: To understand factors associated with poor attendance of follow-up appointments
for care of glaucoma (GL), AMD, and diabetic retinopathy (DR) in a tertiary referral center …

Objective Diabetic retinopathy remains the leading cause of blindness among working-age
US adults largely due to low screening rates. Rural populations face particularly greater …