Table 4.

Provider Perspectives on Patient Nonadherence to Dilated Eye Examinations

Barrier	Provider response, N (N = 18)
Patient lack of education	13
Diabetic patients deal with a lot	12
If nothing seems wrong, won't get test	11
Less knowledge of eye problems	9
Lack of understanding of benefits	8
Out-of-pocket costs	8
Fear of finding something wrong	7
Language and communication issues	5