<prompt> A case of Non Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus NIDDM with a history of diabetes for one year should have an ophthalmic examination ?As early as feasibleAfter 5 yearsAfter 10 yearsOnly after visual symptoms develop  <response>: The American Academy of ophthalmology has recommended screening for diabetic retinopathy 5 years after the diagnosis in patients with type 1 DM Juvenile onsetIDDM, and at the time of diagnosis in patients with type 2 diabetes maturity onset NIDDM. 