This module, consisting of three lessons, begins by instructing healthcare providers on the use of person-first, strengths-based language to motivate patients to undergo diabetic retinopathy screenings. The second lesson addresses the screening and treatment of diabetic retinopathy, along with the socioeconomic obstacles that limit access to these services. The final lesson emphasizes community engagement strategies, providing healthcare providers with the tools to work alongside communities in overcoming social determinants of health (SDOH) to improve screening access and facilitate early intervention.

1. Determine strategies for discussing vision loss risks, early detection, and preventive care with patients with diabetes or those at risk of developing diabetes.
2. Identify effective team-based care strategies and treatments for diabetic retinopathy.
3. Recognize socioeconomic barriers and factors that hinder access to eye care and diabetic teleretinal screenings in underserved communities.
4. Recall community engagement principles that support education and outreach initiatives related to diabetes and eye health.