Survey shows patients with diabetes who follow doctor’s advice more likely to undergo diabetic retinopathy examinations

Diabetic retinopathy is a severe complication of diabetes that can lead to blindness. The Japanese clinical practice guidelines for diabetes recommend that individuals undergo a fundus examination at least once a year to screen for diabetic retinopathy. However, previous studies indicate that fewer than half of individuals with diabetes in Japan undergo regular fundus examinations.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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