DIABETIC RETINOPATHY SCREENING Do you have diabetes? Diabetes can affect the small blood vessels in the inner part of your eye called the retina; this is known as diabetic retinopathy. Untreated diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common causes of blindness in the working age population.

DIABETIC RETINOPATHY SCREENING The Department of Health has set up a National Eye Screening Programme to detect the specific changes of diabetic retinopathy that could soon affect your sight. All people with diabetes aged 12 years and over should have diabetic eye screening. The Somerset Diabetic Eye Screening Programme provides retinal screening for people with diabetes who are 12 and over and who live in Somerset.

DIABETIC RETINOPATHY SCREENING If you have diabetes, you are over 12 years old and you have not had diabetic eye screening, please speak to your doctor or diabetes specialist nurse. Alternatively you can contact the Somerset Diabetic Eye Screening Programme Administration Team directly to arrange an appointment on: 01823 346126