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The return rate of KeepSight patients

Staff Writer — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 04:36:17 +0000

OCT has been highlighted as one of the most influential pieces of technology to detect and monitor retinal changes in people with diabetes. Image: Specsavers.

Data collected by Specsavers has revealed KeepSight – Australia’s diabetes eye check reminder program – is significantly enhancing patient adherence to regular eye health appointments. Patients
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Ophthalmic voice prominent in 2024 national diabetes inquiry

Myles Hume — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 06:00:48 +0000

Diabetic retinopathy is the most common diabetic eye disease, affecting between 300,000 and 400,000 Australians. Image: 777 Bond vector/Shutterstock.com.

The ophthalmic sector has weighed in on a major government inquiry into the state of diabetes in Australia, drawing attention to “pervasive and persuasive” food marketing to children and barriers to
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AI scan for diabetes has potential to save sight and money

Staff Writer — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:25:58 +0000

An accurate AI-powered camera could prevent up to 40,000 cases of blindness from diabetic retinopathy. Image: Who is Danny/stock.adobe.com.

Modelling has revealed integrating an artificial intelligence (AI) powered scan for diabetic retinopathy into routine healthcare can increase detection of the disease, while also reducing costs across
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Specsavers reaches one million KeepSight appointment registrations

Myles Hume — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 22:04:31 +0000

Each week, Specsavers optometrists in Australia refer more than 7,000 patients with detected diabetes to KeepSight. Image: Specsavers.

Specsavers optometrists nationwide have reached one million appointments registered with the KeepSight national diabetes eye check reminder program. This number includes new and returning patients with
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Diabetic retinopathy in Indigenous Australians

Staff Writer — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 21:14:58 +0000

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are three times more likely to have diabetes than non-Indigenous Australians.

There is limited evidence on effective care models for diabetic retinopathy in Indigenous Australians, so Rosamond Gilden conducted her own study to figure out the best approach. In Australia,
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FDA clears higher dose Eylea; approvals sought in other markets

Myles Hume — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:24:30 +0000

The approval is based on the 48-week results of PULSAR and PHOTON trials.

The US FDA has approved the use of high dose Eylea (aflibercept) for three macular conditions, equating to longer intravitreal injection intervals for patients. The treatment – commercial name Eylea
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KeepSight’s targeted approach increases uptake of diabetes eye checks

rhiannon bowman — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 03:18:30 +0000

Specsavers registers around 2,000 new patients with diabetes to the KeepSight program each week.

There are up to 1.9 million people living with diabetes in Australia. Of those, research suggests 800,000 don’t access routine eyecare services. This was the impetus to establish diabetes eye
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New Diabetes Australia report reveals dramatic jump in diabetes costs for economy

Myles Hume — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 01:53:35 +0000

Diabetes is forecast to cost Australia around $45 billion per annum by 2050.

A new Diabetes Australia (DA) report has revealed the spiralling impact of diabetes and warned that unless urgent action is taken, the condition – and complications like vision loss – will threaten
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Health minister heeds ophthalmologist’s call for type 2 diabetes prevention

rhiannon bowman — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 21:48:31 +0000

Dr James Muecke (left) with Federal Health Minister Mark Butler.

Dr James Muecke, Australian of the Year 2020 and passionate advocate for type 2 diabetes prevention, has shared a positive exchange of ideas at a recent meeting with Federal Health Minister Mark Butler. In
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Low carb diet an antidote to type 2 diabetes?

rhiannon bowman — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 02:57:14 +0000

The study has gone a step further than what was previously known about low carb diets and type 2 diabetes.

An Australian researcher has contributed to a new study demonstrating that lower carbohydrate consumption can potentially put type 2 diabetes into remission. Professor Grant Brinkworth, research scientist
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