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Patient Perspectives on Nonadherence to Dilated Eye Examinations
| Barrier | Patient response, N (N = 29) |
|---|---|
| Lack of understanding of benefits | 15 |
| Unaware of examination importance | 12 |
| Time constraints | 12 |
| Out-of-pocket costs | 10 |
| Fear of finding something wrong | 9 |
| Fear of corrective procedures | 6 |
| Too busy | 5 |
| Seen as taking time off | 3 |
| Medications control the diabetes | 1 |
