Retinal exams requested at Primary Care Unit: indications, results and alternative strategies of evaluation.
Fernando Korn MalerbiAdriano Biondi Monteiro CarneiroMarcelo KatzClaudio Luiz LottenbergPublished in: Einstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil) (2019)
Regarding exam modality, there were no important differences in the distribution of indications or diagnosis. Color fundus photograph is compatible with telemedicine and more cost-effective, and could be considered the strategy of choice in some scenarios. Since there are no clear guidelines for retinal exams indications or the modality of choice, this study may contribute to such standardization, in order to optimize public health resources.