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Mapping disparities in diabetic eye exam adherence using geographic information systems

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  • Neil Sai Dogra
  • Michael Patrick Geiss
  • Talia Gearinger
  • Alan Delmerico
  • Rajeev S Ramchandran

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Background: Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of preventable vision loss in adults, and timely retinal screening is essential for early detection and intervention. However, adherence to diabetic eye exam guidelines remains suboptimal, particularly in underserved populations. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) offer a novel approach to visualizing disparities in eye care access and adherence. Methods: We conducted a retrospective, cross-sectional study of 15,656 patients with diabetes mellitus (aged 18–75) receiving care in a university-based health system in Monroe County, NY, from November 2020 to November 2021. Eye exam adherence was determined using Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) criteria. Patient-level demographics and ZIP-code-level socioeconomic data were analyzed using ordinary least squares (OLS) regression. GIS choropleth maps were used to visualize regional variations in eye exam adherence and associated demographic and socioeconomic indicators. Results: Overall, 31.5% of patients were non-adherent to HEDIS eye exam standards. Non-adherence rates varied significantly by ZIP code (range: 13–50%) and were strongly associated with higher poverty (R² = 0.50, p

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  • Neil Sai Dogra & Michael Patrick Geiss & Talia Gearinger & Alan Delmerico & Rajeev S Ramchandran, 2026. "Mapping disparities in diabetic eye exam adherence using geographic information systems," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 21(2), pages 1-12, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0340804
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0340804
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