Diabetic Retinopathy is a microvascular eye complication of diabetes, which can go unnoticed until permanent vision damage has occurred - in worst-case blindness. Timely retinopathy screenings reduce the risk of sight loss since the disease can be treated if detected in time. For people with type 2 diabetes, retinopathy screenings are typically performed by specialist at private ophthalmologists' practices, and individualized screening intervals based on retinopathy level and diabetes regulation are recommended. Unfortunately, 26% of people with type 2 diabetes do not follow their screening interval, and the attendance is too low compared to the national standard of minimum 90% of patients with diabetes who ought to follow the screening program. Consequently, actions must be taken to improve screening attendance in Denmark.

The aim of this study is to investigate patients' acceptance of diabetic retinopathy screenings in general practice. Patients' acceptance is explored through a questionnaire developed for the study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
• Understands Danish
• Age between 18-70

Exclusion Criteria:

• Blindness
• Cannot partake in second screening

The study population is patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes treated in general practice within the Region of North Jutland. We are excluding patients above the age of 70 as patients at this age diagnosed with diabetes have a higher risk of developing other eye diseases, such as glaucoma or cataracts, so the general practitioners would still have to advice this patient group to schedule consultations at an ophthalmologist even though they have no sign of retinopathy.

Patients who participate in the project must fulfill all inclusion criteria and cannot fulfill any exclusion criteria listed below.