Person—ophthalmoscopy performed status (previous 12 months), code N
Data Element Attributes
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Metadata item type: | Data Element |
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Short name: | Ophthalmoscopy - performed |
Synonymous names: | Ophthalmoscopy - performed |
METEOR identifier: | 270310 |
Registration status: | Health!, Superseded 21/09/2005 |
Definition: | Whether or not an examination of the fundus of the eye by an ophthalmologist or optometrist as a part of the ophthalmological assessment has been undertaken in the previous 12 months. |
Data Element Concept: | Person—ophthalmoscopy performed status |
Value Domain: | Ophthalmoscopy performed code N |
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Comments: | When reporting :
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Source and reference attributes | |
Submitting organisation: | National diabetes data working group |
Origin: | National Diabetes Outcomes Quality Review Initiative (NDOQRIN) data dictionary. |
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Related metadata references: | Has been superseded by Person—ophthalmoscopy performed indicator (last 12 months), code N Health!, Standard 21/09/2005 |
Implementation in Data Set Specifications: | Diabetes (clinical) DSS Health!, Superseded 21/09/2005 DSS specific information: Patients with diabetes have an increased risk of developing several eye complications including retinopathy, cataract and glaucoma that lead to loss of vision. Eye examinations should be commenced at the time diabetes is diagnosed. If no retinopathy is present, repeat the eye examination at least every 2 years. Once retinopathy is identified more frequent observation is required. Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness. Retinopathy is characterised by proliferation of the retina's blood vessels, which may project into the vitreous, causing vitreous haemorrhage, proliferation of fibrous tissue and retinal detachment. It is often accompanied by microaneurysms and macular oedema, which can express as a blurred vision. The prevalence of retinopathy increases with increasing duration of diabetes. In the early stage, retinopathy is asymptomatic, however up to 20% of people with diabetes Type 2 have retinopathy at the time of diagnosis of diabetes. Cataract and glaucoma are also associated diabetic eye problems that could lead to blindness. Regular eye checkups are important for patients suffering from diabetes mellitus. This helps to detect and treat abnormalities early and to avoid or postpone vision-threatening complications. References: Vision Australia, No. 2 - 1997/8; University of Melbourne. Diabetes: complications: Therapeutic Guidelines Limited (05.04.2002). |