Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a common microvascular complication in young individuals with
type 1 diabetes. It is recommended to implement structured screening programs and adopt
an appropriate referral mechanism at all levels of the health system to prevent vision loss in
this disease. We developed and pilot-tested the feasibility of a comprehensive DR screening
model at a tertiary care diabetes clinic in India. The model comprised an affordable DR
screening facility at the diabetes clinic, structured education sessions, and annual inhospital …