hrp0095p1-253 | Diabetes and Insulin | ESPE2022

Incidence and risk factors for paediatric diabetic retinopathy: case control for a tertiary hospital in Leeds, United Kingdom

Hester Holly , Adams Elizabeth , Kelleher Aoife , Yong James , Campbell Fiona

Introduction: Diabetic retinopathy is a leading microvascular complication and preventable cause of vision loss. NHS diabetes eye screening program (DESP) assesses for early signs, with population prevalence between 3.5% and 24.2%. Understanding the factors involved is important to reduce morbidity.Aims and objectives: Establish clinical characteristics and modifiable risk factors for patients with retinopathy identified...