A 34-year-old with type 2 diabetes asks about eye screening. When should dilated retinal exam occur?...

Question

A 34-year-old with type 2 diabetes asks about eye screening. When should dilated retinal exam occur?

Accepted Answer

At diagnosis, then every 2 years if no retinopathy and glycemia controlled

Answer

At diagnosis and annually thereafter

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5 years after diagnosis then every 5 years

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Only if vision symptoms develop

Answer

At age 50 regardless of diabetes duration

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