Telemedicine-based diabetic retinopathy screening programs: an evaluation of utility and cost-effectiveness

Jorge A Cuadros Optometry/Vision Science, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA Abstract: Diabetes is the main cause of blindness among working age adults, although treatment is highly effective in preventing vision loss. Eye examinations are recommended on a yearly basis for most patients fo...

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Main Author: Cuadros JA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2015-06-01
Series:Smart Homecare Technology and TeleHealth
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/telemedicine-based-diabetic-retinopathy-screening-programs-an-evaluati-peer-reviewed-article-SHTT