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SUBMITTER: Liu Y
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6934040 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Liu Yao Y Torres Diaz Alejandra A Benkert Ramsey R
Current diabetes reports 20190802 9
<h4>Purpose of review</h4>We discuss opportunities to address key barriers to widespread implementation of teleophthalmology programs for diabetic eye screening in the United States (U.S.).<h4>Recent findings</h4>Teleophthalmology is an evidence-based form of diabetic eye screening. This technology has been proven to substantially increase diabetic eye screening rates and decrease blindness. However, teleophthalmology implementation remains limited among U.S. health systems. Major barriers inclu ...[more]