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Clinical practice guidelines (<nowiki>PMID 30559232</nowiki>) by the [[ADA guidelines classification scheme|American Diabetes Association]] in 2019 stated to avoid diabetic complications: | |||
* The [[ADA guidelines classification scheme|ADA]] recommends “Adults with type 1 diabetes should have an initial dilated and comprehensive eye examination by an ophthalmologist or optometrist within 5 years after the onset of diabetes." | |||
* The [[ADA guidelines classification scheme|ADA]] recommends “Patients with type 2 diabetes should have an initial dilated and comprehensive eye examination by an ophthalmologist or optometrist at the time of the diabetes diagnosis.” | |||
* The [[ADA guidelines classification scheme|ADA]] recommend that “If there is no evidence of retinopathy for one or more annual eye exam and glycemia is well controlled, then exams every 1–2 years may be considered." | |||
* The [[ADA guidelines classification scheme|ADA]] recommend that “If any level of diabetic retinopathy is present, subsequent dilated retinal examinations should be repeated at least annually by an ophthalmologist or optometrist. | |||
* The [[ADA guidelines classification scheme|ADA]] recommend that “If retinopathy is progressing or sight-threatening, then examinations will be required more frequently | |||
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==Overview== | |||
All patients with [[type 2 diabetes]] should be visited by an [[ophthalmologist]] prior to diabetes diagnosis. | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:44, 14 February 2019
Clinical practice guidelines (PMID 30559232) by the American Diabetes Association in 2019 stated to avoid diabetic complications:
- The ADA recommends “Adults with type 1 diabetes should have an initial dilated and comprehensive eye examination by an ophthalmologist or optometrist within 5 years after the onset of diabetes."
- The ADA recommends “Patients with type 2 diabetes should have an initial dilated and comprehensive eye examination by an ophthalmologist or optometrist at the time of the diabetes diagnosis.”
- The ADA recommend that “If there is no evidence of retinopathy for one or more annual eye exam and glycemia is well controlled, then exams every 1–2 years may be considered."
- The ADA recommend that “If any level of diabetic retinopathy is present, subsequent dilated retinal examinations should be repeated at least annually by an ophthalmologist or optometrist.
- The ADA recommend that “If retinopathy is progressing or sight-threatening, then examinations will be required more frequently
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Overview
All patients with type 2 diabetes should be visited by an ophthalmologist prior to diabetes diagnosis.