Abstract

Objective: To test the hypotheses that there is poor patient education and understanding of uncontrolled diabetes. Design: Retrospective review of referred patients from ophthalmology, neurology, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Setting: Academic tertiary medical center. Participants: 100 patients over a 6-month period at a low vision rehabilitation service. Interventions: Measurements of best-corrected visual acuity, stereopsis, contrast sensitivity, and visual fields. Main Outcome Measures: Patients referred for specialized services, patient education and knowledge about diabetic management, presence of comorbidities, and visual function measurements.

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