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Resources to help you understand the different stages of Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) and the referral guidelines.
Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) Patient
Identification and Referral Guide
A guide that describes the clinical features of DR at various stages and includes the current referral guidelines from the American Optometric Association (AOA). This tool will help facilitate early detection and timely referral to a retina specialist when appropriate.
Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) Quick
Reference Guide
A handy reference guide to help identify the stages of DR and presence of DME. It includes an overview of the Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study–Diabetic Retinopathy Severity Scale (ETDRS-DRSS), with corresponding images and labeled descriptions.
DR In-Office Patient Education Slider
A tool to help patients understand the different stages of DR and the progression of anatomic changes.
DR In-Office Poster: English
A poster to help patients understand the different stages of DR, as well as the importance of caring for their eyes by talking with their eye doctor and receiving a timely referral to a retina specialist when appropriate.
DR In-Office Poster: Spanish
A Spanish-language poster to help patients understand the different stages of DR, as well as the importance of caring for their eyes by talking with their eye doctor and receiving a timely referral to a retina specialist when appropriate.
Patient Education Resources
Resources to help patients and their families and caregivers understand diabetic retinal disease.
Amsler Grid
A printable Amsler Grid with patient-friendly instructions on how to use the tool to monitor vision. The Amsler Grid is a remote vision monitoring tool to help patients monitor changes in vision at home, in between treatments.
DME Patient Brochure: English
A patient education brochure that explains what DME is, who it affects, how it can affect vision, and treatment with EYLEA.
DME Patient Brochure: Spanish
A Spanish-language patient education brochure that explains what DME is, who it affects, how it can affect vision, and treatment with EYLEA.
Doctor Discussion Guide
A guide to help patients ask questions during their first eye care appointment.
DR Patient Brochure: English
A patient education brochure that explains what DR is, who it affects, how it can affect vision and progress, and treatment with EYLEA.
DR Patient Brochure: Spanish
A Spanish-language patient education brochure that explains what DR is, who it affects, how it can affect vision and progress, and treatment with EYLEA.
Patient Tearsheet: English
A take-home tearsheet for patients that reinforces the importance of early disease detection, timely treatment, and follow-up care.
Patient Tearsheet: Spanish
A Spanish-language take-home tearsheet for patients that reinforces the importance of early disease detection, timely treatment, and follow-up care.
Diabetic Eye Disease, Episode 1: Current Landscape and Unmet Needs
The first audio article in this 4-part series looks at the current landscape and unmet needs in the management of DR and DME, focusing on the goals of effective care in patients with diabetic retinal disease—what currently works in practice and what can be improved.
Diabetic Eye Disease, Episode 2: Shifting the Paradigm in Management
The second audio article in this 4-part series revolves around how the paradigm in management can be shifted to establish that successful treatment also includes early identification of disease process, appropriate timing of referral, and improved provider and patient awareness.
Diabetic Eye Disease, Episode 3: Advances in the Treatment of DME and DR
The third audio article in this 4-part series includes a discussion between an optometrist and a retina specialist, using existing data and their own experiences, looking at anti-VEGF therapy within clinical practice—the appropriate patient types, its use with other modalities—and its role as the standard of care in diabetic retinal disease.
Diabetic Eye Disease, Episode 4: Evolving Partnership and Collaboration in Diabetic Eye Disease
This round table provides a summary of the previous audio articles in this series, with a focus on early intervention, patient communication, and collaboration between optometrists and retina specialists in the treatment of DR and DME.
Modern Treatment Approaches for the Management of Wet AMD
This audio article includes a discussion around the advancements in the Wet AMD treatment landscape and the panel's experience with anti-VEGF use in the clinical setting. The panel members include Dr John Kitchens, Dr Christina Weng, Dr Carl Danzig, and Dr Elias Reichel.
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