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Is Community Based Monitoring of Diabetic Maculopathy and Pre-proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Safe?

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllHywel Dda Health Board
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

To assess a pathway using opticians based in their practices and a 'virtual' review by a consultant ophthalmologist, based in the hospital to assess suspected diabetic maculopathy. We want to know if this pathway works, is it acceptable to people with diabetes and what the changes might mean in terms of the outcomes for patients and NHS resources and cost? Screening by Diabetic Eye Service Wales currently involves taking and as-sessing 2-D (dimensional) digital photographs of the back of the eye (reti-na). Leakage from damaged blood vessels can cause swelling within the central part of the retina, known as maculopathy. This swelling cannot be seen on traditional 2-D images. Diagnosing maculopathy requires a 3-D camera and a technique known as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). OCT is not part of routine screening but, is available in the Hospital Eye Service (HES) and many optician pr

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * People with diabetes referred to the hospital eye services for review of suspected diabetic maculopathy or pre-proliferative diabetic retinopathy in HDdUHB Exclusion Criteria: * \<18 years * People with diagnosed diabetic macular oedema * People with proliferative diabetic retinopathy
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What it tests

  • Community based optometry with Virtual Review
  • Usual Care
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Where

1 site
Hwyel Dda University Health Board
Haverfordwest, United Kingdom
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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