Diabetic retinopathy screenings in West Virginia: an assessment of teleophthalmology implementation

Abstract Background The prevalence of diabetes in the state of West Virginia (WV) is amongst the highest in the United States, making diabetic retinopathy (DR) and diabetic macular edema (DME) a major epidemiological concern within the state. Several challenges exist regarding access to eye care spe...

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Main Authors: Travis Schofield, Ami Patel, Joel Palko, Ghassan Ghorayeb, L. Carol Laxson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-023-02833-4