Question

A 49-year-old with type 2 diabetes has no retinopathy on a high-quality dilated exam. A1C is 7.1%. When should the next dilated eye exam occur per ADA?

Accepted Answer

Every 1-2 years if prior exams normal and glycemia stable

Answer

Every 6 months regardless of findings

Answer

Annually without exception

Answer

Only if vision changes occur

Answer

Every 3-5 years if A1C <7%

Practice question

A 49-year-old with type 2 diabetes has no retinopathy on a high-quality dilated exam. A1C is 7.1%. When should the next dilated eye exam occur per ADA?