The frequency of dilated diabetic eye examinations by optometrists in the state of ohio.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess optometric care of diabetic patients. The American Optometric Association recommends dilated eye examinations at least once a year for people with diabetes.

Methods: Onsite chart reviews of 1497 diabetic patient charts were performed at a volunteer sample of Ohio-based optometric practices (n = 82).

Factors related to vision care in an older adult cohort.

Purpose: This study provides cross-sectional data on eye care utilization in a community-based adult population.

Methods: Data are from a questionnaire administered during the 7-year follow-up of the Epidemiology of Hearing Loss Study in 2000 to 2002. Participants in the population-based Beaver Dam Eye Study were eligible for the Epidemiology of Hearing Loss Study, which began in 1997.

Patients' perspectives on noncompliance with diabetic retinopathy standard of care guidelines.

Background: Periodic dilated eye examinations are recommended by the American Optometric Association, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and American Diabetes Association to detect sight-threatening conditions in diabetic patients. However, many patients with diabetes do not receive this recommended eye care and there is limited research to explain why. The objective of this study was to determine reasons some diabetic patients do not receive a dilated eye examination at least every year.