A 60-year-old woman presents for her routine NHS diabetic eye screening. She has had type 2 diabetes for 10 years. What is the primary purpose of this...

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A 60-year-old woman presents for her routine NHS diabetic eye screening. She has had type 2 diabetes for 10 years. What is the primary purpose of this screening programme?

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To detect diabetic retinopathy

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To detect cataracts

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To measure intraocular pressure for glaucoma

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To screen for age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

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To assess visual acuity

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Diabetic Retinopathy Screening

A 60-year-old woman presents for her routine NHS diabetic eye screening. She has had type 2 diabetes for 10 years. What is the primary purpose of this screening programme?