Causes of Preventable Visual Loss in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Hayward R, Cowan C, Giri V, Lawrence M, Makki F. Causes of Preventable Visual Loss in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2005, 20: 467-469. PMID: 15963174, PMCID: PMC1490102, DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1497.2005.40073.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnnual retinal examinationPreventable visual lossLarge referral centerThird of casesPercent of casesRetinal examinationReferral centerVisual lossDiabetic retinopathyMedical recordsWasteful careRetinal photocoagulationType 2PatientsPhotocoagulationSuboptimal timingCurrent performance measuresThirdMellitusRetinopathyVisitsCareMonths