Seeing the Light: Improving Diabetic Retinopathy Outcomes by Bringing Screening to the Dialysis Clinic

Klein, Klara R.; Flythe, Jennifer E.

doi:10.34067/kid.0003752022

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“…There is a lot of potential in the auxiliary diagnosis of refractive error, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal detachment, choroidal illness, and ocular malignancies. Early diagnosis is vital to avoid treatment delays and loss of sight [ 35 ].…”

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A Narrative Review of the Advances in Screening Methods for Diabetic Retinopathy: Enhancing Early Detection and Vision Preservation

Upadhyay,

Prasad,

Mathurkar

2024

Cureus

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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is putting a great burden worldwide. This rise in DM cases, both type 1 and 2, significantly impacts public health. India has grappled with a diabetes epidemic for several years, leading to many misdiagnosed and untreated diabetes cases. Diabetes remains a significant factor in adult-onset blindness despite improvements in diabetes management. This increases the danger of diabetic retinopathy (DR) with permanent loss of sight for those affected. The screening for DR aims to identify those persons with complications arising from diabetes or DR, which could potentially result in blindness, so that treatment can be started immediately and blindness can be avoided. A comprehensive health system approach is required to ensure that the public sector in India effectively screens for DR. Improving patient outcomes and avoiding visual loss depends significantly on early identification and treatment. This article discusses the actions that should be implemented to establish a national effort for systematic DR screening. It also highlights the importance of screening in DR and its impact on treatment effectiveness. Regular screenings enable the early detection of retinopathy, allowing for timely intervention and treatment. Early screening helps prevent complications associated with DR, such as macular edema or retinal detachment. Screening also assists healthcare providers in planning, optimizing treatment approaches, and monitoring treatment effectiveness. Meanwhile, early intervention is essential for enhancing treatment outcomes, thus enhancing the chances of preserving vision and preventing further progression of the disease. This helps in improving the overall management of this sight-threatening complication.

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confidence: 99%