Diabetic eye screening uses a camera to look at the back of your eyes. It’s the only way to find out if you have diabetic retinopathy. If found, getting treatment early can reduce or even prevent sight loss.

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If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, it’s recommended you go for your screening appointment when invited. It’s an important part of your NHS diabetic care.

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#WorldSightDay 👀 If you’re aged 12 and over with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you’ll be invited to go for a diabetic eye screening appointment. It’s quick and painless.

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National Eye Health Week

Around 1 in 50 people who have diabetic eye
screening will be referred for investigation or
treatment. It's important to go for regular
screening if you're diabetic, as it can help
reduce or prevent sight loss.

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National Eye Health Week

Information to help you make a choice about diabetic eye screening is available in a range of other languages (including British Sign Language) and other formats (including Easy Read, large print and audio).

These can be found at nhsinform.scot/des

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National Eye Health Week

Diabetic eye screening uses a camera to look at the back of your eyes. It’s the only way to find out if you have diabetic retinopathy. If found, getting treatment early can reduce or
even prevent sight loss.

Find out more at nhsinform.scot/des

#DESScot

#NationalEyeHealthWeek If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, it’s recommended you go for your screening appointment when invited. It’s an important part of your NHS diabetic care.

To find out more visit www.nhsinform.scot/des

#DESScot
#VisionMatters
#EyeWeek