摘要：What is already known about this topic? Annual eye exams are an important preventive care practice for persons with diabetes. Early detection and treatment of diabetic retinopathy and other eye diseases can prevent irreversible vision loss. What is added by this report? Nationally, 54.1% of Medicare Part B fee-for-service beneficiaries with diabetes had an eye exam in 2017. Disparities by state and race/ethnicity were identified. What are the implications for public health practice? Although Medicare covers annual eye exams for beneficiaries with diabetes, the prevalence of receipt of exams is low. Interventions are needed to improve adherence to annual eye exams to prevent irreversible vision loss among persons with diabetes.
