CME credits: 0.25

Valid until: 31-12-2020

Claim your CME credit at https://reachmd.com/national-eye-institute/nei-blindness-prevention-initiative/best-practices-for-managing-diabetic-retinopathy-improving-your-care-plans-today/10902/

As the primary care providers of our patients’ eye health, it’s important for optometrists to be assertive with screening and following patients with diabetes so that they’re appropriately referred when retinopathy and/or macular edema develops. Join Dr. Mark Dunbar as he interviews Dr. Diana Shechtman to uncover best practices for identifying suspected diabetic retinopathy and/or macular edema in at-risk patients.

Vision loss caused by diabetic retinopathy can have a significant impact on a patient's quality of life. This activity emphasizes more assertive action in clinical practice for patient with diabetes. The acronym ASSERT-D is a reminder to Assess and Screen for Eye health and Refer or Treat patients with Diabetes.