The American Diabetes Association and Genentech have partnered to reduce inequities in eye care treatment to help those with diabetes gain equal access to the care they need.
Access to screenings and eye exams is important to prevent and diagnose vision-threatening conditions caused by diabetes, yet many people, especially those in underrepresented communities, do not have access to these essential tools.
According to a press release from the ADA, the first step is a pilot program in Birmingham, Alabama. Community partners will conduct focus groups with African American residents to better