In the UK, the NHS invites patients for diabetic eye screening every one or two years. US guidelines recommend screening adults with type 2 diabetes at diagnosis, then annually. Yet many miss this vital process.
Roomasa Channa emphasizes that very clear evidence shows screening prevents vision loss. One major challenge in the US is that patients often face cost, communication, and convenience barriers.
Terry Quinn reflects on his experience after losing sight from diabetic retinopathy, stating he felt 'like a shadow of a man,' highlighting the emotional toll of vision loss due to diabetes.
Support from organizations like the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association played a crucial role in Terry Quinn's recovery, as he credits his guide dog Spencer with 'saving my life'.
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