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Lloyd M. Aiello - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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addition of primary Care based retinal imaging technology to an existing Eye Care Professional referral program increased the rate of surveillance and treatment of diabetic retinopathy
Diabetes Care, 2005Co-Authors: Charlton Wilson, Mark B Horton, Jerry D. Cavallerano, Lloyd M. AielloAbstract:OBJECTIVE —Digital retinal imaging is a relatively new technology that can be used to assess patients for diabetic retinopathy. We evaluated the impact of adding a primary Care–based retinal imaging technology to an existing Eye Care Professional referral process on the rate of surveillance and treatment of diabetic retinopathy in a large, well-defined patient population over a 5-year period. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS —We performed systematic performance evaluations using a computerized patient information system and a comprehensive procedure log to describe annually the patient population, the number of patients with diabetes, and the proportion of patients with diabetes who received appropriate Eye Care services, including surveillance and laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy before and after implementation of a digital retinal imaging system at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center Primary Care Medical Clinic. RESULTS —The rate of annual retinal examinations increased from 50% (95% CI 44–56%) to 75% (70–80%; P CONCLUSIONS —Implementing retinal imaging technology in a primary Care setting resulted in a significant increase in the rate of diabetic retinopathy surveillance and a proportional increase in the rate of laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy for a large patient population. Application of this technology in primary Care settings holds the potential to extend sight-preserving Care by increasing access to appropriate retinal Care.
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Addition of Primary Care–Based Retinal Imaging Technology to an Existing Eye Care Professional Referral Program Increased the Rate of Surveillance and Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes Care, 2005Co-Authors: Charlton Wilson, Mark B Horton, Jerry D. Cavallerano, Lloyd M. AielloAbstract:OBJECTIVE —Digital retinal imaging is a relatively new technology that can be used to assess patients for diabetic retinopathy. We evaluated the impact of adding a primary Care–based retinal imaging technology to an existing Eye Care Professional referral process on the rate of surveillance and treatment of diabetic retinopathy in a large, well-defined patient population over a 5-year period. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS —We performed systematic performance evaluations using a computerized patient information system and a comprehensive procedure log to describe annually the patient population, the number of patients with diabetes, and the proportion of patients with diabetes who received appropriate Eye Care services, including surveillance and laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy before and after implementation of a digital retinal imaging system at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center Primary Care Medical Clinic. RESULTS —The rate of annual retinal examinations increased from 50% (95% CI 44–56%) to 75% (70–80%; P CONCLUSIONS —Implementing retinal imaging technology in a primary Care setting resulted in a significant increase in the rate of diabetic retinopathy surveillance and a proportional increase in the rate of laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy for a large patient population. Application of this technology in primary Care settings holds the potential to extend sight-preserving Care by increasing access to appropriate retinal Care.
Charlton Wilson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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addition of primary Care based retinal imaging technology to an existing Eye Care Professional referral program increased the rate of surveillance and treatment of diabetic retinopathy
Diabetes Care, 2005Co-Authors: Charlton Wilson, Mark B Horton, Jerry D. Cavallerano, Lloyd M. AielloAbstract:OBJECTIVE —Digital retinal imaging is a relatively new technology that can be used to assess patients for diabetic retinopathy. We evaluated the impact of adding a primary Care–based retinal imaging technology to an existing Eye Care Professional referral process on the rate of surveillance and treatment of diabetic retinopathy in a large, well-defined patient population over a 5-year period. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS —We performed systematic performance evaluations using a computerized patient information system and a comprehensive procedure log to describe annually the patient population, the number of patients with diabetes, and the proportion of patients with diabetes who received appropriate Eye Care services, including surveillance and laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy before and after implementation of a digital retinal imaging system at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center Primary Care Medical Clinic. RESULTS —The rate of annual retinal examinations increased from 50% (95% CI 44–56%) to 75% (70–80%; P CONCLUSIONS —Implementing retinal imaging technology in a primary Care setting resulted in a significant increase in the rate of diabetic retinopathy surveillance and a proportional increase in the rate of laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy for a large patient population. Application of this technology in primary Care settings holds the potential to extend sight-preserving Care by increasing access to appropriate retinal Care.
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Addition of Primary Care–Based Retinal Imaging Technology to an Existing Eye Care Professional Referral Program Increased the Rate of Surveillance and Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes Care, 2005Co-Authors: Charlton Wilson, Mark B Horton, Jerry D. Cavallerano, Lloyd M. AielloAbstract:OBJECTIVE —Digital retinal imaging is a relatively new technology that can be used to assess patients for diabetic retinopathy. We evaluated the impact of adding a primary Care–based retinal imaging technology to an existing Eye Care Professional referral process on the rate of surveillance and treatment of diabetic retinopathy in a large, well-defined patient population over a 5-year period. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS —We performed systematic performance evaluations using a computerized patient information system and a comprehensive procedure log to describe annually the patient population, the number of patients with diabetes, and the proportion of patients with diabetes who received appropriate Eye Care services, including surveillance and laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy before and after implementation of a digital retinal imaging system at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center Primary Care Medical Clinic. RESULTS —The rate of annual retinal examinations increased from 50% (95% CI 44–56%) to 75% (70–80%; P CONCLUSIONS —Implementing retinal imaging technology in a primary Care setting resulted in a significant increase in the rate of diabetic retinopathy surveillance and a proportional increase in the rate of laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy for a large patient population. Application of this technology in primary Care settings holds the potential to extend sight-preserving Care by increasing access to appropriate retinal Care.
Sheila K West - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Eye Care utilization by older americans
Ophthalmology, 1999Co-Authors: Peggy Orr, Yolanda Barrón, Oliver D Schein, Gary S Rubin, Sheila K WestAbstract:OBJECTIVE: To determine Eye Care utilization patterns among older Americans, particularly characterizing those who sought different types of providers, and the predictive factors for seeking Eye Care services in general and among those with diabetes and those with visual loss.\n\nDESIGN AND PARTICIPANTS: The SEE Project, a population-based survey of 2520 persons aged 65 to 84 in Salisbury, Maryland, provided cross-sectional data on Eye Care use. Questions on Eye Care use, demographics, medical history, and other factors were asked on the home interview.\n\nMAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Use of an Eye Care provider in the previous year, with additional outcomes of use of different types of Eye Care providers.\n\nRESULTS: Blacks were significantly less likely to see any type of Eye Care provider over 1 year: 50% versus 69% among whites. Those who reported having a vision problem, those with more education, and those in the older age groups were significantly more likely to see either an ophthalmologist or an optometrist. Diabetes and driving a car were predictive factors for seeing an ophthalmologist but not for seeing an optometrist. Self-report of diabetes and Eye Care problems, and being a current driver, were predictive of seeing an Eye Care Professional among those with visual impairment.\n\nCONCLUSIONS: Although blacks are known to be at greater risk for several age-related Eye diseases, they are much less likely to see an Eye Care provider. Interventions that remove barriers to Eye Care services should be considered.
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Eye Care utilization by older Americans - The SEE project
Ophthalmology, 1999Co-Authors: Peggy Orr, Yolanda Barrón, Oliver D Schein, Gary S Rubin, Sheila K WestAbstract:Objective: To determine Eye Care utilization patterns among older Americans, particularly characterizing those who sought different types of providers, and the predictive factors for seeking Eye Care services in general and among those with diabetes and those with visual loss.Design and Participants: The SEE Project, a population-based survey of 2520 persons aged 65 to 84 in Salisbury, Maryland, provided cross-sectional data on Eye Care use. Questions on Eye Care use, demographics, medical history, and other factors were asked on the home interview.Main Outcome Measures: Use of an Eye Care provider in the previous year, with additional outcomes of use of different types of Eye Care providers,Results: Blacks were significantly less likely to see any type of Eye Care provider over 1 year: 50% versus 69% among whites. Those who reported having a vision problem, those with more education, and those in the older age groups were significantly more likely to see either an ophthalmologist or an optometrist. Diabetes and driving a car were predictive factors for seeing an ophthalmologist but not for seeing an optometrist. Self-report of diabetes and Eye Care problems, and being a current driver, were predictive of seeing an Eye Care Professional among those with visual impairment.Conclusions: Although blacks are known to be at greater risk for several age-related Eye diseases, they are much less likely to see an Eye Care provider. Interventions that remove barriers to Eye Care services should be considered.
Paul F Vinger - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Injury prevention: where do we go from here?
Journal of the American Optometric Association, 1999Co-Authors: Paul F VingerAbstract:BACKGROUND: Most Eye injuries are preventable. Military personnel, workers, athletes, and other spectacle wearers--especially children and the functionally one-Eyed--who require protection from impact, should expect that safety Eye-wear actually protects. PURPOSE: To present to Eye Care Professionals the current state-of-the-art in Eye injury prevention. METHODS: A review of the current Eye protection standards, guidelines, and warnings for the activities of daily living, work, hobbies, education, and sports with emphasis on the importance of standards and the role of the recently organized Protective Eyewear Certification Council (PECC). CONCLUSIONS: The prescriber and dispenser are obliged to prescribe, fabricate, and dispense safe and effective Eyewear. PECC will help the Eye Care Professional fulfill this obligation.
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sports medicine and the Eye Care Professional
Journal of the American Optometric Association, 1998Co-Authors: Paul F VingerAbstract:BACKGROUND: There are more than 40,000 Eye injuries every year in the United States--many of which are sports-related. Sports injuries are a common cause of severe vision loss. Today, contact sports, racket sports, and other high-risk athletic activities are more popular on an organized and informal level. Those engaging in these activities should wear the proper Eye and facial protection, so as to minimize the risk of severe injury and potential vision loss. CASE REPORTS: Case studies are used to illustrate examples of sports-related clinical experiences encountered in a primary Care practice. A description of protective devices, a discussion of product liability, the standard of Care, and the doctor's responsibility to the patient complement the case scenarios. Emphasis is placed on prevention and particular attention should be paid to the patient at high risk and to the one-Eyed patient. CONCLUSION: Sports-related Eye injuries have a high risk for ocular morbidity and subsequent severe vision loss. Many sports related injuries are preventable and the primary Care practitioner can provide important information and education regarding protection and avoidance for those participating in high-risk activities. The provider should promote compliance and be adequately informed as to product liability, standards, manufacturers of the devices, and indications for the use of specific devices.
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Prevention of sports injuries.
Journal of ophthalmic nursing & technology, 1990Co-Authors: Paul F VingerAbstract:The Eye Care Professional has the responsibility to advise the patient of potential Eye injuries in sports and the available methods of protection against injury. Polycarbonate is the lens material of choice, both plano and for prescription Eye wear for athletes and other active people. Those who fabricate and dispense Eye wear must be aware of the need for safety Eye wear and advise patients appropriately. They should stock and distribute the material at reasonable prices. Language: en
Jerry D. Cavallerano - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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addition of primary Care based retinal imaging technology to an existing Eye Care Professional referral program increased the rate of surveillance and treatment of diabetic retinopathy
Diabetes Care, 2005Co-Authors: Charlton Wilson, Mark B Horton, Jerry D. Cavallerano, Lloyd M. AielloAbstract:OBJECTIVE —Digital retinal imaging is a relatively new technology that can be used to assess patients for diabetic retinopathy. We evaluated the impact of adding a primary Care–based retinal imaging technology to an existing Eye Care Professional referral process on the rate of surveillance and treatment of diabetic retinopathy in a large, well-defined patient population over a 5-year period. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS —We performed systematic performance evaluations using a computerized patient information system and a comprehensive procedure log to describe annually the patient population, the number of patients with diabetes, and the proportion of patients with diabetes who received appropriate Eye Care services, including surveillance and laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy before and after implementation of a digital retinal imaging system at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center Primary Care Medical Clinic. RESULTS —The rate of annual retinal examinations increased from 50% (95% CI 44–56%) to 75% (70–80%; P CONCLUSIONS —Implementing retinal imaging technology in a primary Care setting resulted in a significant increase in the rate of diabetic retinopathy surveillance and a proportional increase in the rate of laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy for a large patient population. Application of this technology in primary Care settings holds the potential to extend sight-preserving Care by increasing access to appropriate retinal Care.
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Addition of Primary Care–Based Retinal Imaging Technology to an Existing Eye Care Professional Referral Program Increased the Rate of Surveillance and Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes Care, 2005Co-Authors: Charlton Wilson, Mark B Horton, Jerry D. Cavallerano, Lloyd M. AielloAbstract:OBJECTIVE —Digital retinal imaging is a relatively new technology that can be used to assess patients for diabetic retinopathy. We evaluated the impact of adding a primary Care–based retinal imaging technology to an existing Eye Care Professional referral process on the rate of surveillance and treatment of diabetic retinopathy in a large, well-defined patient population over a 5-year period. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS —We performed systematic performance evaluations using a computerized patient information system and a comprehensive procedure log to describe annually the patient population, the number of patients with diabetes, and the proportion of patients with diabetes who received appropriate Eye Care services, including surveillance and laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy before and after implementation of a digital retinal imaging system at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center Primary Care Medical Clinic. RESULTS —The rate of annual retinal examinations increased from 50% (95% CI 44–56%) to 75% (70–80%; P CONCLUSIONS —Implementing retinal imaging technology in a primary Care setting resulted in a significant increase in the rate of diabetic retinopathy surveillance and a proportional increase in the rate of laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy for a large patient population. Application of this technology in primary Care settings holds the potential to extend sight-preserving Care by increasing access to appropriate retinal Care.
