Star Community Health Is Protecting Patients’ Vision — One Routine Visit at a Time
Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness among adults with diabetes — and it often progresses with no symptoms at all.
That’s what makes early screening so critical. And it’s exactly why Star Community Health, part of St. Luke’s University Health Network, has made retinal imaging a routine part of primary care through its six-year partnership with IRIS.
In 2025 alone, Star performed 912 diabetic eye exams through the IRIS program. Nearly 300 patients were found to have some form of eye disease, with more than 23% facing immediately sight-threatening conditions.
No separate appointments. No specialty referrals required upfront. Just a quick scan during a visit patients were already attending — and outcomes that speak for themselves.
The Valley Ledger covered Star Community Health’s story in full, including how this model is now expanding into rural communities in Carbon and Schuylkill Counties.
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