Use of real‐time telemedicine in the detection of diabetic macular oedema: a pilot study

Purpose:  The high prevalence of diabetic retinopathy (21–36%) and 2 yearly reviews recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council for diabetics with no retinopathy creates a considerable burden for review in rural and regional Australia. Screening for diabetic retinopathy using telemedicine has significant implications. If effective, such a tool would have an impact on finance and resource allocation. The purpose of the study was to establish if telemedicine could distinguish clinically significant macular oedema (CSME) from eyes free of this form of disease.

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