Diabetic retinopathy in African-Americans with end-stage kidney disease: a cross-sectional study on prevalence and impact on quality of life.
Michelle EgeoluRamoncito L CaleonExaucee ManishimweZohyra E ZabalaBobak MoazzamiAmany GergesGhazala D O'KeefeJose NavarreteRodolfo J GalindoRozalina Grubina McCoyPriyathama VellankiLimin PengGuillermo E UmpierrezPublished in: BMJ open diabetes research & care (2023)
DR is present in 75% of AA patients with diabetes and ESKD on haemodialysis. ESKD has a significant burden on general health and QoL; however, DR has a minor additional impact on the overall physical health and QoL in people with ESKD.