Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is the prevelance of diabetes in men and woman in Australia? - Correct Answer- Men -
4.9%
Women - 3.8%
Of the people with diabetes how many of them will be diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy? -
Correct Answer- 1/3
What factors increase the risk of getting DR? - Correct Answer- increased duration
Hyperlipidaemia
Elevated Hba1c
HBP
Pregnancy
Type II
Hyperglycaemia
Renal Disease
Referral to Ophthalmologist should be what if DMO or proliferative DM is suspected, or if an
unexplained reduction in visual acuity is observed. - Correct Answer- Urgent
Medicare should be billed with what for a examination on a diabetic? - Correct Answer-
10915 - comprehensive eye examination including dilation with a mydriatic
How many australians have diagnosed diabetic retinopathy? - Correct Answer- 1.16 million
What percentage of diabetics are type 2? - Correct Answer- 90%