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India fast emerging as world's diabetic retinopathy capital; experts unveil new national screening g
India is rapidly becoming the global capital for diabetic retinopathy, with rising diabetes complications and a new national screening initiative launched.
India is increasingly recognized as a leading country for diabetic retinopathy, driven by the growing diabetes burden and associated eye complications. In response, experts have unveiled new national screening guidelines aimed at early detection and prevention of vision‑threatening diabetic eye disease across the country. The guidelines emphasize systematic screening, risk stratification, and integration of digital tools into primary care networks to control the growing diabetic retinopathy epidemic.
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- India
- Date added
- 2026-04-01 03:13 UTC
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- dinaasiaapdrmis
- Last updated
- 2026-04-01 03:13 UTC
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