Table 4

Referral route

Diabetic cohort (41)Non-diabetic cohort (53)
Ophthalmic clinic attendees9 (24.4%)15 (29.4%)
Optometrist15 (36.5%)24 (46%)
General practitioner11 (26.8%)12 (23.5%)
Hospital diabetic clinic3 (9.7%)0
Photographic screening3 (7.3%)0
Private sources01
Diabetes mellitus diagnosed after commencing glaucoma medication2 1
  • Diabetes diagnosed during study period.

  • Diabetes diagnosed 3 years after study period.