Age-related macular degeneration in people with diabetes mellitus: prevalence, incidence, and determinants.

There were limited epidemiology data of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) prevalence and incidence in people with diabetes and its determinants, including the effect of DR and diabetes medication, to the incidence and progression of AMD. Fundus photographic image from DR screening is reported to be reliable to detect AMD. In the UK, the universal photographic screening programme for DR in diabetes provided sufficient data of medical record to understand the risk and protective factors that affect the development and progression of the disease whilst also provided an opportunity to identify other retinal pathologies such as AMD.