Digital Health Tool for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening

Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults and disproportionately affects Black and Hispanic patients. This project develops a community-responsive digital health tool to support diabetic retinopathy screening through user-centered design and participatory research with high-risk communities.

The team conducted formative qualitative research — including focus groups with patients living with diabetes — to identify barriers to screening and generate design recommendations for a culturally responsive mobile tool.