Diabetic Retinopathy Research Projects
(DR) occurs when high blood sugar causes deterioration of the blood vessels at the back of the eye. This can lead to sight loss and eventually blindness.
In 2020 there were estimated to be 1 million people blind from DR and 160 million with the condition globally. However, all 463 million people worldwide who live with diabetes should be screened regularly for the condition. The amount of people in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) who have DR is increasing disproportionally compared to high income countries.
To successfully tackle DR, health systems need to have strong links between general medical services, where people with diabetes are identified and referred, and eye care services that deliver DR diagnoses and management.
Screening for DR also needs to be rapid, low cost and easily provided by general health workers, to ensure that people are not lost to follow-up and a lack of human resource does not hinder services.
Artificial Intelligence for DR detection in LMICs
In Tanzania, we are running a clinical trial to assess whether using artificial intelligence (AI) in a real-world programme can improve DR screening outcomes for patients.
Integrating DR services into Diabetes Services
Cost-effective interventions for Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) exist but screening and treatment programmes are not regularly implemented in the African region, leaving people at risk of blindness.
The Diabetic Retinopathy Network
The Diabetic Retinopathy Network (DR-NET) was formed in 2014 with the aim of building capacity in LMICs to establish integrated Diabetic Retinopathy screening programmes.
Previous Research
Diabetic Retinopathy in Kenya: assessment of services and interventions to improve access
The purpose of this PhD was to provide evidence on the factors and interventions for promoting access and utilisation of services for DR.
Diabetic Retinopathy in India: The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust DR Project
The objective of this project was to pilot integrated models of comprehensive, sustainable and replicable DR care embedded in the public health system.
Diabetic Retinopathy Research Projects
(DR) occurs when high blood sugar causes deterioration of the blood vessels at the back of the eye. This can lead to sight loss and eventually blindness.
In 2020 there were estimated to be 1 million people blind from DR and 160 million with the condition globally. However, all 463 million people worldwide who live with diabetes should be screened regularly for the condition. The amount of people in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) who have DR is increasing disproportionally compared to high income countries.
To successfully tackle DR, health systems need to have strong links between general medical services, where people with diabetes are identified and referred, and eye care services that deliver DR diagnoses and management.
Screening for DR also needs to be rapid, low cost and easily provided by general health workers, to ensure that people are not lost to follow-up and a lack of human resource does not hinder services.
Artificial Intelligence for DR Detection in LMICs
In Tanzania, we are running a clinical trial to assess whether using artificial intelligence (AI) in a real-world programme can improve DR screening outcomes for patients.
Integrating DR Services into Diabetes Services
Cost-effective interventions for Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) exist but screening and treatment programmes are not regularly implemented in the African region, leaving people at risk of blindness.
The Diabetic Retinopathy Network
The Diabetic Retinopathy Network (DR-NET) was formed in 2014 with the aim of building capacity in LMICs to establish integrated Diabetic Retinopathy screening programmes.
Previous Research
Diabetic Retinopathy in Kenya: assessment of services and interventions to improve access
The purpose of this PhD was to provide evidence on the factors and interventions for promoting access and utilisation of services for DR.
Diabetic Retinopathy in India: The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust DR Project
The objective of this project was to pilot integrated models of comprehensive, sustainable and replicable DR care embedded in the public health system.