Person—ophthalmological assessment outcome (right retina) (last 12 months), code N

Identifying and definitional attributes

Metadata item type:Help on this termData Element
Short name:Help on this termOphthalmological assessment—outcome (right retina)
METEOR identifier:Help on this term270363
Registration status:Help on this term
  • Health, Standard 01/03/2005
Definition:Help on this termThe result of an ophthalmological assessment for the right retina during the last 12 months, as represented by a code.
Data Element Concept:Person—ophthalmological assessment outcome

Value domain attributes

Representational attributes

Representation class:Help on this termCode
Data type:Help on this termNumber
Format:Help on this termN
Maximum character length:Help on this term1
Permissible values:Help on this term
ValueMeaning
1Normal
2Diabetes abnormality
3Non-diabetes abnormality
4Not visualised
Supplementary values:Help on this term
ValueMeaning
9Not stated/inadequately described

Data element attributes

Collection and usage attributes

Guide for use:Help on this term

This is a repeating record of both eyes.

1st field - Right retina

2nd field - Left retina

Record the result of the fundus examination for each eye as: Normal/ Diabetes abnormality/ Non-diabetes abnormality/ or Not visualised.

Example:

  • code 12 for right retina Normal and left retina Diabetes abnormality
  • code 32 for right retina Non-diabetes abnormality and left retina Diabetes abnormality

Only the result of an assessment carried out in the last 12 months should be recorded.

Collection methods:Help on this term

Ophthalmological assessment should be performed by an ophthalmologist or a suitably trained clinician.

A comprehensive ophthalmological examination includes:

  • Checking visual acuity with Snellen chart - correct with pinhole if indicated;
  • Examination for cataract;
  • Examination of fundi with pupils dilated.

Source and reference attributes

Submitting organisation:Help on this termNational Diabetes Data Working Group
Origin:Help on this termNational Diabetes Outcomes Quality Review Initiative (NDOQRIN) data dictionary.

Relational attributes

Related metadata references:Help on this term
Supersedes PDFOphthalmological assessment - outcome, version 1, DE, NHDD, NHIMG, Superseded 01/03/2005.pdf (18.5 KB) No registration status
See also Person—ophthalmological assessment outcome (left retina) (last 12 months), code N
  • Health, Standard 01/03/2005
Implementation in Data Set Specifications:Help on this term

Diabetes (clinical) DSSHealth, Superseded 21/09/2005

DSS specific information:

Patients with diabetes have increased risk of developing several eye complications including retinopathy, cataract and glaucoma that lead to loss of vision.

Many diabetes eye related problems are asymptomatic and require appropriate eye assessment to be detected. Regular eye checkup is important for patients suffering from diabetes mellitus. This helps to early detect abnormalities and to avoid or postpone complications and prevent blindness in people with diabetes.

According to Principles of Care and Guidelines for the Clinical Management of Diabetes Mellitus a comprehensive ophthalmological examination should be carried out:

  • at diagnosis and then every 1-2 years for patients whose diabetes onset was at age 30 years or more,
  • within five years of diagnosis and then every 1-2 years for patients whose diabetes onset was at age less than 30 years.

Assessment by an ophthalmologist is essential:

  • at initial examination if the corrected visual acuity is less than 6/6 in either eye;
  • at subsequent examinations if declining visual acuity is detected
  • if any retinal abnormality is detected;
  • if clear view of retina is not obtained.

References:

Vision Australia, No 2, 1997/8; University of Melbourne.

Diabetes Control and Complications Trial: DCCT New England Journal of Medicine, 329(14), September 30, 1993.

US National Eye Institute.


Diabetes (clinical) NBPDSHealth, Standard 21/09/2005

DSS specific information:

Patients with diabetes have increased risk of developing several eye complications including retinopathy, cataract and glaucoma that lead to loss of vision.

Many diabetes eye related problems are asymptomatic and require appropriate eye assessment to be detected. Regular eye checkup is important for patients suffering from diabetes mellitus. This helps to early detect abnormalities and to avoid or postpone complications and prevent blindness in people with diabetes.

According to Principles of Care and Guidelines for the Clinical Management of Diabetes Mellitus a comprehensive ophthalmological examination should be carried out:

  • at diagnosis and then every 1-2 years for patients whose diabetes onset was at age 30 years or more,
  • within five years of diagnosis and then every 1-2 years for patients whose diabetes onset was at age less than 30 years.

Assessment by an ophthalmologist is essential:

  • at initial examination if the corrected visual acuity is less than 6/6 in either eye;
  • at subsequent examinations if declining visual acuity is detected
  • if any retinal abnormality is detected;
  • if clear view of retina is not obtained.

References:

Vision Australia, No 2, 1997/8; University of Melbourne.

Diabetes Control and Complications Trial: DCCT New England Journal of Medicine, 329(14), September 30, 1993.

US National Eye Institute.


Diabetes (clinical) NBPDSHealth, Recorded 15/05/2017

DSS specific information:

Patients with diabetes have increased risk of developing several eye complications including retinopathy, cataract and glaucoma that lead to loss of vision.

Many diabetes eye related problems are asymptomatic and require appropriate eye assessment to be detected. Regular eye checkup is important for patients suffering from diabetes mellitus. This helps to early detect abnormalities and to avoid or postpone complications and prevent blindness in people with diabetes.

According to Principles of Care and Guidelines for the Clinical Management of Diabetes Mellitus a comprehensive ophthalmological examination should be carried out:

  • at diagnosis and then every 1-2 years for patients whose diabetes onset was at age 30 years or more,
  • within five years of diagnosis and then every 1-2 years for patients whose diabetes onset was at age less than 30 years.

Assessment by an ophthalmologist is essential:

  • at initial examination if the corrected visual acuity is less than 6/6 in either eye;
  • at subsequent examinations if declining visual acuity is detected
  • if any retinal abnormality is detected;
  • if clear view of retina is not obtained.

References:

Vision Australia, No 2, 1997/8; University of Melbourne.

Diabetes Control and Complications Trial: DCCT New England Journal of Medicine, 329(14), September 30, 1993.

US National Eye Institute.