National screening programme for diabetic retinopathy
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The Scottish Diabetic Retinopathy Screening programme
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the leading cause of blindness and visual impairment in the working age population in high-income countries. Since DR is asymptomatic until it reaches an advanced stage, early detection by retinal examination is crucial. This is the goal of a Diabetic Retinopathy Screening (DRS) Programme. In keeping with guidelines for screening programmes, it must adhere to a stan...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: BMJ
سال: 2002
ISSN: 0959-8138,1468-5833
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.324.7341.849