# Autonomous artificial intelligence increases screening and follow-up for diabetic retinopathy in youth: the ACCESS randomized control trial

*PRI Rank #16 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Retinal Diseases and Treatments Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #16 |
| 18m citations | 52 |
| Journal | Nature Communications |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41467-023-44676-z |
| Corresponding authors | Risa M. Wolf |
| Institution | Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Retinal Diseases and Treatments Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/retinal-diseases-and-treatments/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41467-023-44676-z](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-44676-z)

## Topics

autonomous artificial intelligence · Diabetic retinopathy screening · Diabetic retinopathy screening · pediatric type 1 diabetes · pediatric type 2 diabetes · diabetic eye exam completion rate · eye care provider referral · Screening follow-up · racially and ethnically diverse youth population · academic pediatric diabetes center · parallel randomized controlled trial · NCT05131451 · Diabetic retinopathy screening · point-of-care screening · health disparities in diabetes care · scripted eye care referral and education · Screening follow-up · youth diabetes management · Diabetic retinopathy screening · diabetic complication prevention

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