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Diabetic retinopathy what is it?
Diabetic retinopathy is caused when diabetes affects the small blood vessels in the retina, the part of the eye that acts rather like a film in a camera.
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What is diabetic eye screening?
Screening is an effective way of detecting diabetic retinopathy as soon as possible.
What happens to your data?
The Privacy Notice describes what we do with your data, please read carefully
What to bring to your appointment
Bring your appointment confirmation letter with consent form on the reverse side. Bring all your usual spectacles with you.
Read more →COVID-19 : We have taken steps to make sure that all of those who attend appointments and our staff are kept safe at our screening venues. Read more here.
Profile of diabetic eye screening
The Dorset Diabetic Eye Screening Programme serves 47,000 people with diabetes across the county.
Once people have been referred to the programme by their General Practice, the programme is responsible for inviting people for and carrying out all aspects of screening, including grading and referring to the Hospital Eye Services as required.
National Information Leaflets
On the Government website are all the diabetic eye screening national leaflets for your information:
- Your Guide to Diabetic Eye Screening (in different languages and easy read)
- Diabetic eye screening: slit lamp examination (in English only)
- Closer monitoring and treatment of diabetic retinopathy (in different languages)
- Your guide to diabetic retinopathy (in different languages)