Differences in receipt of recommended eye examinations by comorbidity status and healthcare utilization among nonelderly adults with diabetes.
Cindy X CaiMinchul KimElizabeth A LundeenStephen R BenoitPublished in: Journal of diabetes (2022)
Among patients with low healthcare utilization, having comorbid conditions is associated with lower prevalence of eye examinations. Among those with medium healthcare utilization, patients with diabetes-discordant comorbidities are particularly vulnerable. This study highlights populations of diabetes patients who would benefit from increased assistance in receiving vision-preserving eye examinations.