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The cost-effectiveness of detection and treatment of eye disease in diabetics is $3,190 per quality adjusted life year (QALY).
Javitt J, Aiello L. Cost-Effectiveness of Detecting and Treating Diabetic Retinopathy. Annals of Internal Medicine. 1996; 124(1): 164-9. http://www.annals.org/cgi/content/abstract/124/1_Part_2/164