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Diabetic Eye Screening: Knowledge and Perspectives from Providers and Patients
1Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 2870 University Ave, Ste 206, Madison, WI, 53705, USA. Liu463@wisc.edu.
Current Diabetes Reports
|September 1, 2017
Summary
Diabetic retinopathy screening prevents blindness, yet rates remain low. Advancements like teleophthalmology show promise, but barriers persist, requiring further research for sustained impact.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Endocrinology
- Public Health
Background:
- Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness in working-age adults.
- Timely screening and treatment can prevent 90% of vision loss.
- Low screening rates persist despite available interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current knowledge on low diabetic eye screening rates.
- To identify barriers and facilitators to screening.
- To discuss future directions for preventing diabetes-related blindness.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent advancements and interventions.
- Analysis of system-level and patient-level barriers.
- Examination of teleophthalmology program outcomes.
Main Results:
- Teleophthalmology has successfully reduced blindness from diabetic eye disease in national programs.
- Provider workflow and system-level issues are significant barriers.
- Patient understanding and access to care remain challenges.
- Interventions face sustainability issues.
Conclusions:
- Despite progress, sustained impact of interventions requires addressing persistent barriers.
- Further research is needed to identify and implement best practices for increasing screening rates.
- Improving diabetic eye screening is crucial for preventing vision loss.
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