Response to: Comment on: “Do we have enough ophthalmologists to manage vision-threatening diabetic retinopathy? A global perspective”
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DOI: 10.1038/s41433-020-0906-0
Abstract: We thank Martins and colleagues for their letter regarding our study on the estimates of ophthalmologists manpower to tackle the burden of vision-threatening diabetic retinopathy (VTDR) worldwide [1]. We agree that training primary care physicians… read more here.
Keywords: vision threatening; diabetic retinopathy; care; eye ... See more keywords
Personalising screening of sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy - qualitative evidence to inform effective implementation
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-08974-1
Abstract: Background Internationally, systematic screening for sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy (STDR) usually includes annual recall. Researchers and policy-makers support extending screening intervals, citing evidence from observational studies with low incidence rates. However, there is little research around… read more here.
Keywords: screening intervals; diabetic retinopathy; screening sight; sight threatening ... See more keywords
Social determinants of diabetic retinopathy and impact of sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy: A study from Pune, India
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DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_1660_22
Abstract: Purpose: Diabetes-related retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in India. The study was carried out with the purpose of studying the association of sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy (STDR) with socioeconomic factors and demonstrating the impact… read more here.
Keywords: impact; sight threatening; threatening diabetic; diabetic retinopathy ... See more keywords