In this episode Christopher Chiu speaks with Dr. Harrison Jackson about diabetic retinopathy. The discussion focuses on the importance of screening for diabetic retinopathy to prevent vision loss, emphasizing ADA guidelines for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Dr. Jackson outlines common barriers to screening adherence and proposes solutions, including in-office retinal photography and artificial intelligence as promising tools to improve screening rates. The conversation provides insights on integrating these technologies into primary care to enhance patient outcomes.

00:00 Introduction to Everyday Medicine Podcast

00:36 Guest Introduction: Dr. Harrison Jackson

01:28 Understanding Diabetic Retinopathy

02:41 Screening Guidelines for Diabetic Retinopathy

03:55 Barriers to Screening Compliance

05:28 Effective Strategies for Screening

07:33 In-Office Retinal Photography

09:14 Cost and AI in Retinal Photography

10:15 Future of Retinal Screening and AI

15:15 Key Takeaways and Conclusion