To save the vision of persons with diabetes Canada needs data-informed timely screening
To save the vision of persons with diabetes Canada needs data-informed timely screening.
Rac VE, Whiteside C, Bowen JM, Maberley D, Brent MH.Can J Ophthalmol. 2023 Oct;58(5):e228-e229. doi: 10.1016/j.jcjo.2023.04.001. Epub 2023 May 2.PMID: 37141921
This article examines the accessibility and utilization of vision care services, particularly for marginalized and vulnerable communities living with diabetes, highlighting disparities in screening for diabetic retinopathy. The study emphasizes the need for targeted interventions to improve access and reduce vision loss in these populations. Diabetes Action Canada supported this research by facilitating data partnerships with ICES, novel governance for a cohort disclosure and partnerships with community health centers to ensure the inclusion of at-risk groups in vision care programs.
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