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Interventions increase diabetic retinopathy screenings, but not all patients see their importance
Interventions geared towards the health care system, health care professionals, and patients led to a 12% increase in retinopathy screening attendance vs. usual care, according to a recently published Cochrane Systematic Review. “Due to the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy and the very real risk it poses to sight, our review highlights the importance of such interventions, as similar increases in attendance could have significant implications for people with diabetes, as the earlier we can detect the signs of retinopathy, the sooner we can start treatment,” John Lawrenson, PhD