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CMS142v7 - Diabetic Retinopathy: Communication with the Physician Managing Ongoing Diabetes Care

Rationale:

Diabetic Retinopathy: Communication with the Physician Managing Ongoing Diabetes Care. The primary care physician that manages the ongoing care of the patient with diabetes should be aware of the patient's dilated eye examination and severity of retinopathy to manage the ongoing diabetes care. Such communication is important in assisting the physician to better manage the diabetes. Several studies have shown that better management of diabetes is directly related to lower rates of development of diabetic eye disease (Diabetes Control and Complications Trial -DCCT, UK Prospective Diabetes Study - UKPDS).