Predicted impact of extending the screening interval for diabetic retinopathy: the Scottish Diabetic Retinopathy Screening programme

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Authors

Helen C. Looker · University of Dundee

Stephen Nyangoma · University of Dundee

David Cromie · NHS Lanarkshire

John A. Olson · Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

Graham Leese · Ninewells Hospital

Sam Philip · NHS Grampian

M. W. Black · NHS Highland

Abstract

Transition rates to referable diabetic eye disease were lowest among people with type 2 diabetes and two consecutive screens showing no visible retinopathy. If such people had been offered two yearly screening the DRS service would have needed to screen 40% fewer people in 2009.

Topics & Keywords

Retinal Diseases and Treatments Retinal Imaging and Analysis Glaucoma and retinal disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetologia

Volume 56, Issue 8, pp. 1716-1725

DOI: 10.1007/s00125-013-2928-7

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