Recommended eye examination schedules for people with type 1 diabetes
| Professional societies . | Recommended initial evaluation time . | Recommended follow-up time . |
|---|---|---|
| American Academy of Ophthalmology Preferred Practice Pattern | 5 years after diagnosis of diabetes | Yearly, while abnormal findings will dictate more frequent examinations |
| American Diabetes Association | 5 years after diagnosis | If no evidence of DR then every 2 years, otherwise annually |
| International Society for Pediatrics and Adolescent Diabetes | At age 11 years, with 2–5 years’ duration of diabetes | <10 years’ duration of diabetes, every 2 years |
| American Academy of Pediatrics | At age >9 years, 3–5 years after diagnosis | Abnormal findings will dictate more frequent follow-up examinations |
| Professional societies . | Recommended initial evaluation time . | Recommended follow-up time . |
|---|---|---|
| American Academy of Ophthalmology Preferred Practice Pattern | 5 years after diagnosis of diabetes | Yearly, while abnormal findings will dictate more frequent examinations |
| American Diabetes Association | 5 years after diagnosis | If no evidence of DR then every 2 years, otherwise annually |
| International Society for Pediatrics and Adolescent Diabetes | At age 11 years, with 2–5 years’ duration of diabetes | <10 years’ duration of diabetes, every 2 years |
| American Academy of Pediatrics | At age >9 years, 3–5 years after diagnosis | Abnormal findings will dictate more frequent follow-up examinations |