Prevention, detection, and treatment of diabetic eye disease: an overview and demonstration project
| Autor: | Carolyn Dennis, Maureen Maliszewski, Kimberly Coyd |
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| Rok vydání: | 1988 |
| Předmět: |
Visual acuity
genetic structures Referral Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism Population Glaucoma 030209 endocrinology & metabolism Health Professions (miscellaneous) Diabetic Eye Disease 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Cataracts Patient Education as Topic Medicine Humans 030212 general & internal medicine education education.field_of_study Diabetic Retinopathy business.industry Diabetic retinopathy medicine.disease eye diseases Optometry sense organs Curriculum medicine.symptom business Health department |
| Zdroj: | The Diabetes educator. 14(5) |
| ISSN: | 0145-7217 |
| Popis: | The Diabetic Eye Care Program at the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department screened 2 70 clients for glaucoma, visual acuity, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy. Of these, 120 were referred to ophthalmologists for follow-up examination, care and, if appropriate, treatment. The program offered evaluation, referral, follow-up, and individual and group education. Our experience suggests that many people will follow eye care advice if given it, although diabetic eye disease remains a problem. Reaching the at-risk population, offering a mechanism for detecting diabetic eye disease, and providing supportive education are essential in combatting this problem. |
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