Diabetic eye screening 2

Diabetic eye screening 2

• Diabetic eye screening is a test to check for eye problems caused by diabetes.


• Eye problems caused by diabetes are called diabetic retinopathy. This can lead to sight loss if it’s not found early.


• The eye screening test can find problems before they affect your sight.


• Pictures are taken of the back of your eyes to check for any changes.


• If you have diabetes and youre aged 12 or over, youll get a letter asking you to have your eyes checked at least once a year.

You can get other versions of diabetic eye screening information, including an easy read guide, an audio guide and guides in other languages.