Journal article
Global Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy in Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes
Abstract
Importance: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is increasing globally. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of blindness in adults with T2D; however, the global burden of DR in pediatric T2D is unknown. This knowledge can inform retinopathy screening and treatments to preserve vision in this population.
Objective: To estimate the global prevalence of DR in pediatric T2D.
Authors
Cioana M; Deng J; Nadarajah A; Hou M; Qiu Y; Chen SSJ; Rivas A; Toor PP; Banfield L; Thabane L
Journal
JAMA Network Open, Vol. 6, No. 3,
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
March 1, 2023
DOI
10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.1887
ISSN
2574-3805