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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Endocrinology
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a significant complication of diabetes mellitus.
  • Early detection and management are crucial to prevent vision loss in pediatric patients.
  • Telemedicine offers a potential solution for expanding DR screening accessibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of telemedicine for screening pediatric diabetic retinopathy (DR).
  • To identify key risk factors associated with the development of DR in children and adolescents.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of medical records from a 17-month telemedicine program at an academic medical center.
  • Telescreening of patients aged 10-23 years attending a pediatric endocrinology clinic.
  • Analysis of fundus photographs to detect DR and associated risk factors.

Main Results:

  • Diabetic retinopathy was detected in 6% (51 of 852) of pediatric patients screened.
  • Older age, longer diabetes duration, type 1 diabetes, and higher average HbA1c were associated with increased DR risk.
  • Longer diabetes duration and higher average HbA1c remained significant risk factors after statistical adjustment.

Conclusions:

  • The telemedicine program demonstrated a higher detection rate of DR compared to traditional ophthalmic examinations.
  • Longer disease duration and elevated average HbA1c are significant predictors of DR in the pediatric population.
  • Telemedicine is a viable tool for effective DR screening in children with diabetes.