Retina Risk allows those who have diabetes to assess their own risk of diabetic eye disease.
Retina Risk, which is free for both android and iOS users, is the first app of its kind. The app offers a tracking function which allows patients to monitor their risk of diabetic eye disease as well as their eye deterioration. Retina Risk also offers advice on how patients can lower their risk of diabetic eye disease by altering their diet and exercise routine.
What is diabetic eye disease?
As the leading cause of blindness in people aged between 20 and 74 years, diabetic eye disease can still be treated if caught early. However, it often doesn’t show any symptoms in its initial stages, until severe damage is caused.