Cost-effectiveness of detecting and treating diabetic retinopathy

Article Abstract:

Early testing and treatment for eye disease in patients with diabetes seems to be cost-effective. Researchers analyzed the cost-effectiveness of this intervention using a computer model based on published patient statistics. This intervention includes an annual dilated eye examination for patients with no eye disease and the same examination twice a year for patients with eye disease. They estimated that the individual cost savings associated with early eye testing and treatment per year of sight saved would range from $1,996 to $3,530 depending on the type of diabetes. Cost-effectiveness would appear even more beneficial if programs were in place to increase the rate of routine eye testing from the current 50%.

Research, Cost benefit analysis

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Preserving vision: Recognizing retinal problems early

Article Abstract:

The sudden visual changes like large number of floaters, specks, flashing lights, blurred or wavy vision or sudden vision loss can be a retinal problem and needs to be treated immediately or could lead to loss of vision. Some of the retinal disorders are discussed which include age-related macular degeneration (AMD), retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy and retinal artery occlusion.

Diagnosis, Retinal diseases, Retinal detachment, Disease/Disorder overview

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Diabetic retinopathy

Article Abstract:

Diabetic retinopathy is caused by damage to the blood vessels that supply the retina and is caused by high blood sugar. As the disease progresses, vision may be threatened. The treatment and prevention of diabetic retinopathy is presented.

Diabetes, Diabetes mellitus, Complications

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