Guideline development process for optometric care of the patient with diabetes mellitus. American Optometric Association.
BACKGROUND
The aim of this project was to develop a standard of optometric care for patients with diabetes mellitus in an effort to help the clinician bridge the gap between research and practice. These guidelines are intended to assist optometric practitioners in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, management, and rehabilitation of their patients. The guidelines are based on the best available research and professional judgment regarding the effectiveness and appropriateness of optometric care and procedures.


METHODS
This paper details the methodology used by the AOA's Clinical Guidelines Coordinating Committee, Consensus Panel and the Center for Vision Care Policy of the State College of Optometry, SUNY, to develop practice guidelines for patients with diabetes mellitus.
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Center for Vision Care Policy, State University of New York, State College of Optometry, NY 10010.
Barresi
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Oliver
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Perry
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D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009907:Optometry / Q000592:standards*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012952:Societies