11 June 2019

Easier Eye Screening

The FDA has approved a new screening device, the IDxDR for use by Primary Care doctors to check for diabetic retinopathy, a type of damage to the retina caused by high blood sugar. It is estimated that half of diabetics do not get annual eye exams. This device will allow the family doctor to screen and detect possible problems early in time for their patients to see an opthalmologist before the condition becomes critical.