Diabetic Retinopathy Disease Burden in Patients With Lower Household Incomes vs Higher Household Incomes

On this episode of the JVRD Author’s Forum podcast, Dr. Stefanie Schuman of the Duke Eye Center discusses 'Diabetic Retinopathy Disease Burden in Patients With Lower Household Incomes vs Higher Household Incomes,' published in the May/June 2025 issue of JVRD.

Host Dr. Timothy Murray and Dr. Schuman discuss her study examining how household income, estimated by ZIP code, impacts the disease burden of diabetic retinopathy at presentation. Hear how socioeconomic barriers like access to care, diabetes control, and follow-up challenges contribute to worse outcomes, and why addressing social determinants of health is key to improving equity in retinal care.

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Welcome to ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum. JVRD is the official scientific peer-reviewed journal of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), offering the highest quality and most impactful research and clinical information in the field. Join host Dr. Timothy Murray, Editor-in-Chief of JVRD, as he discusses cutting-edge developments featured in JVRD with the lead authors, who share clinical pearls and explore their significance in advancing patient care.