A 52-year-old newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes asks about eye screening. Per ADA Standards, when should dilated retinal exam occur?...

Question

A 52-year-old newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes asks about eye screening. Per ADA Standards, when should dilated retinal exam occur?

Accepted Answer

At diagnosis and annually thereafter (interval based on findings)

Answer

At 10 years after diagnosis

Answer

Only if A1C >8%

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At age 60 regardless of diabetes duration

Answer

Only with visual symptoms

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Diabetic Retinopathy Screening