Presence of diabetic retinopathy is associated with worse 10 ‐year mortality among Indigenous Australians in Central Australia: The Central Australian ocular health study

Conclusion and RelevanceThe presence of any DR among those with DM, was associated with a 75% greater 10 ‐y all‐cause mortality rate and were more likely to die from renal failure or stroke. We recommend that whenever DR is noted among Indigenous Australians with DM, that they be immediately referred for investigation and management of risk factors, which might predispose to renal failure and strok e.

Source: Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology - November 14, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Authors: John Landers, Ebony Liu, Jos é Estevez, Tim Henderson, Jamie E. Craig Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research