Retrospective analysis of newly recorded certifications of visual impairment due to diabetic retinopathy in Wales during 2007-2015.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to analyse the changes in new certifications for both sight impairment (SI) and severe sight impairment (SSI, blindness) in Wales due to diabetic retinopathy (DR)/maculopathy between 2007 and 2015.

Research design and methods

This is a retrospective analysis of annual data of new certifications for visual impairment and blindness (Certificate of Vision Impairment) for England and Wales derived from the national database provided by the Certifications Office, Moorfields Eye Hospital, over a period of 8 years from 2007.

Results

In Wales there were 339 less new certifications for both SI and severe SSI from any cause combined from 2007-2008 to 2014-2015. The number SI and SSI combined specifically due to DR was reduced by 22 in people

SUBMITTER: Thomas RL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5541630 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature