Diabetes eye checks

Diabetic retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy can affect the small blood vessels of the retina. Regular screening helps protect vision before symptoms develop.

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What this page covers

A focused guide to symptoms, assessment, treatment options and when to contact the practice for diabetic retinopathy.

Overview

Why monitoring matters

Diabetic eye disease can affect peripheral and central vision. Changes may be present before vision feels different, which makes regular review important.

Overview

Why monitoring matters

Diabetic eye disease can affect peripheral and central vision. Changes may be present before vision feels different, which makes regular review important.

Assessment

The practice may use dilated examination and retinal imaging to check for bleeding, swelling, fluid or other retinal changes related to diabetes.

Assessment

The practice may use dilated examination and retinal imaging to check for bleeding, swelling, fluid or other retinal changes related to diabetes.

Care plan

Ongoing care

Care may include monitoring, treatment planning, communication with your GP or endocrinologist, and attention to blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol control.

Care plan

Ongoing care

Care may include monitoring, treatment planning, communication with your GP or endocrinologist, and attention to blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol control.

When to call

When to seek help

Call promptly if you notice sudden blur, new floaters, dark patches, distortion or any rapid change in vision.

When to call

When to seek help

Call promptly if you notice sudden blur, new floaters, dark patches, distortion or any rapid change in vision.

What to expect

Dilated retinal assessment

Imaging and risk review

Monitoring interval or treatment advice

Updates for your care team

If you are concerned about your vision, contact the practice for guidance about the right appointment pathway.