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Diabetes and Eye Exams in Primary Care

Diabetes and Eye Exams in Primary Care
Tuesday, March 28, 2018
Slides
The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that anyone with diabetes should receive a retinal exam every year. Early detection can reduce the risk of severe vision loss by 90% and significantly reduce long-term healthcare costs.  Unfortunately, fewer than 50% of patients with diabetes get a diabetic eye screening annually. During this session NCHPH explored ways to prevent and limit the extent of DR in public housing primary care settings.