Private sector & early diagnosis to help India tackle retinopathy among 32 million diabetics
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Early diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy in India and greater use of mobile units, is essential to reduce its prevalence. So said Dr Rengappa Ramakrishnan, chief medical officer of Aravind Eye Hospital (Tirunelvelli), in an interview with Clinica. Additionally, observers have suggested that more private clinics could help reduce incidence levels and the burden on public hospitals.