Question

A 45-year-old Aboriginal man with type 2 diabetes and CKD stage 3 lives in a very remote community. The clinic nurse asks how often he should have retinal screening for diabetic retinopathy according to national Indigenous health recommendations. What is the appropriate interval?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 years or more frequently if abnormalities are detected

Answer

Every 10 years

Answer

Every 5 years

Answer

Only if he develops visual symptoms

Answer

Annual screening is mandatory for all ages

Practice question

A 45-year-old Aboriginal man with type 2 diabetes and CKD stage 3 lives in a very remote community. The clinic nurse asks how often he should have retinal screening for diabetic retinopathy according to national Indigenous health recommendations. What is the appropriate interval?