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12121337

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lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:dateCreated
2002-7-17
pubmed:abstractText
This article reviews the current status of retinopathy screening schemes in the UK. There is evidence that high-quality diabetic retinopathy screening schemes are in existence but provision is patchy. Many health authorities have ad hoc screening programmes reaching only about 60% of patients, with unacceptable or undocumented efficacy and minimal quality control. Several models of screening are currently in use with the current preferred option being camera-based screening. Digital imaging systems offer the best prospects for image acquisition, although at present evidence of adequate effectiveness only exists for 35 mm film-based systems. The final report of the National Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Programme commissioned by the UK National Screening Committee for inclusion into the national service framework for diabetes, is thus eagerly awaited and should set standards for screening programmes, in order to improve the care of all those with diabetes. Quality assurance will be the main driver in the immediate future of improvements in screening programmes. Research data will provide the evidence to refine techniques and set targets in the longer term, with the emphasis on cost-effectiveness and quality of life.
pubmed:commentsCorrections
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jul
pubmed:issn
0742-3071
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
19 Suppl 4
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
44-9
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2002
pubmed:articleTitle
Current status of screening for diabetic retinopathy in the UK.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, UK.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article