Diagnostic performance of retinal digital photography for diabetic retinopathy screening in primary care.

Introduction: We must study alternatives to structure an effective diabetic retinopathy screening program for Brazilian public health system.

Objectives: Evaluate the diagnostic performance of retinal digital photography for diabetic retinopathy screening in primary care, accuracy of the family physician in diabetic retinopathy identification compared to the ophthalmologist, and the need for dilation.

Methodology: In a primary care service were performed retinal photographs with non-mydriatic Retinal Camera in 219 type 2 diabetic patients with and without medication mydriasis.