Telemedicine-based diabetic retinopathy screening programs: an evaluation of utility and cost-effectiveness

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Table 1 Screening interval guidelines from the American Diabetes Association standards of medical care, 2014

Diabetes type	First retinal examination	Subsequent examinations
Type 1 diabetes	Within 5 years of diagnosis and after onset of puberty	Annually
Type 2 diabetes Type 1 and 2, well controlled, and no retinopathy on previous eye examination	At time of diagnosis No change	Annually Every 2 years
Type 1 and 2, with retinopathy	No change	As recommended by eye care provider
Women with pre-existing diabetes who become pregnant	During first trimester	Close follow-up until 1 year postpartum