Nonmydriatic retinal image review at time of endocrinology visit results in short-term HbA1c reduction in poorly controlled patients with diabetic retinopathy.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of discussing retinal findings following nonmydriatic retinal imaging during an endocrinology visit on subsequent HbA1c in poorly controlled diabetic patients with diabetic retinopathy (DR).

Materials And Methods: During a visit to an endocrinologist, patients with DR and documented HbA1c ≥ 8.0% within the preceding month were assigned to either addition of nonmydriatic imaging and discussion of retinal findings or standard endocrinology evaluation alone.