Host: Anne Peters, MD

Guest: Thomas W. Gardner, MD, MS

Guest: Diana Shechtman, OD, FAAO

Unfortunately, there are many factors that can contribute to a patient’s risk for vision-threatening complications and vision loss due to diabetes. Explore those factors with Dr. Anne Peters, Dr. Thomas Gardner, and Dr. Diana Shechtman, who also discuss how endocrinologists and primary care providers can work together with eye care professionals to actively optimize vision outcomes for patients at risk for diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema.

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.