High Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy in an Outpatient Podiatry Clinic and Associated Barriers to Ophthalmic Care

The high prevalence of DR, especially undiagnosed DR, in conjunction with significant barriers to ophthalmic care highlights a critical need for improved screening in outpatient podiatric settings. Integrating digital fundus cameras into outpatient podiatric clinic workflow may enhance DR detection and prevent vision loss in this high-risk population. Addressing identified barriers to routine ophthalmic care may further improve the rate of follow-up care and reduce the burden of DR-related vision loss among patients with diabetic foot disease.