The Scottish Diabetic Retinopathy Screening programme
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چکیده
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 standardised protocol, have an acceptable standard of sensitivity and specificity, and be amenable to quality assurance at every stage. Simple procedures and easy access for the patient helps to include all those eligible within the population.
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