A Novel Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Model based on Pathology Services (Ret-Path) for People with Diabetes.

糖尿病视网膜病变是糖尿病的一种严重并发症，它造成的大部分视力损失可以通过早期发现来预防。然而，由于没有公认的眼睛筛查程序，多达一半的澳大利亚糖尿病患者没有进行定期眼睛检查。我们已经成功地试行了一种新的眼科筛查模式，使用病理中心作为机会主义的集水点。在这个项目中，我们将展示这种新的眼睛筛查模式在维多利亚州城市和农村为糖尿病患者提供的整体效果和经济效益。

Most vision loss from diabetic retinopathy, a severe complication of diabetes, can be prevented by early detection. However, with no recognized eye screening procedure, up to half of Australians with diabetes do not have a regular eye check. We have successfully piloted a new eye screening model using pathology centres as an opportunistic catchment point. In this project, we will demonstrate the overall effectiveness and economic benefits of this novel eye screening model in urban and rural Victoria for people with diabtetes.