Factors influencing attendance by diabetic patients for their yearly ophthalmic reviews at a private ophthalmic practice in East London, South Africa

Diabetic retinopathies is a complication of diabetes mellitus causing blindness globally, and as patients live longer, cases of diabetic retinopathy increases. Despite efforts to educate patients at their eye visits, yearly follow up visits is still a major challenge. Key words: Diabetes, Diabetic r...

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Main Author: Arnolds, Nadine Chrystal
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of Fort Hare 2016
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1021321