Four-Year Incidence and Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular Edema: The Los Angeles Latino Eye Study

To estimate the 4-year incidence and progression of diabetic retinopathy, macular edema (ME) and clinically significant macular edema (CSME) among adult Latinos with diabetes mellitus.A population-based, longitudinal study of 4658 self-identified Latinos (primarily Mexican Americans), residing in Los Angeles, examined at baseline (2000-2003) and at 4 years (2004-2008).Participants underwent a standardized ophthalmic examination. Diabetic...