Predictors of attendance at diabetic retinopathy screening among people with type 2 diabetes: Secondary analysis of data from primary care

Worldwide, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes is increasing due to an aging population and increasing obesity levels [1]. As a consequence, it is estimated that the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy, a common microvascular complication of diabetes [2], will grow from 126.6 million in 2011 to 191.0 million by 2030 [3,4]. Diabetic retinopathy can cause vision problems including vitreous haemorrhage, retinal detachment, glaucoma and blindness [2]. Regular diabetic retinopathy screening leads to the earlier detection of retinopathy and treatment that can prevent or delay the development of diabetes-related blindness [5].
Source: Primary Care Diabetes - Category: Primary Care Authors: Tags: Original research Source Type: research