A scalable, self-sustaining model for screening and treatment of diabetic retinopathy in rural Karnataka

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology

Abstract

The Indian health infrastructure is struggling to handle the burgeoning number of people with diabetes. Managing the complications of diabetes in an organized manner through the government health programs is still a distant reality. Here, we describe a program aimed at addressing the problem of diabetic retinopathy in rural areas of Tumkur district in Karnataka. By amalgamating telescreening and our own novel distributive care model, we were able to screen 85% of the registered diabetics in the Government noncommunicable disease clinics and treat 95% of those needing laser therapy. We also describe the importance of using electronic medical records in public health programs which not only increase the efficiency in screening for disease but help in increasing uptake of treatment by tracking defaulters.

First Page

S74

Last Page

S77

DOI

10.4103/ijo.IJO_1943_19

Publication Date

2-1-2020

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