 The study found that people with lower socioeconomic status, SES, are more likely to develop site-threatening diabetic retinopathy, STDR. This is due to their lack of access to proper medical care and resources, resulting in higher rates of complications related to diabetes. Additionally, those with lower SES have less access to health insurance, which can lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment of STDR. This article was authored by Sucheta Kulkarni, Veena Patil, Rashmi Kashikar and others.