Arden, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme
Diabetes is the leading cause of preventable sight loss in adults, so don’t lose sight of your screening appointment.
FREE diabetic eye screening for people with diabetes aged 12 years and older.
Which vision would you prefer?
You will receive an invitation to attend for screening. This invitation is not the same as your regular sight test at your Opticians which you should still attend.
The examination includes eye drops to dilate your pupils and then digital photographs will be taken of the back of your eyes (the retina). These photographs are then reviewed by accredited specialists.
If you have any questions or would like to book your appointment, please use the information below:
01905 896333
www.ahwdesp.co.uk
DIABETIC EYE SCREENING FAQs
During your eye screening appointment, the screener will ask you to read letters from a chart. This does not replace a normal sight test and a glasses prescription cannot be issued from this.
The screening appointment does not test for Glaucoma. The screening does not include an intraocular pressure check or a visual field test.
Please contact your chosen Optometrist for more information about these tests.
It is recommended that everyone should have a sight test every 2 years.
Are you overdue for your diabetic eye screening appointment?
THE PATIENT PORTAL
Manage your diabetic eye screening appointments online with our patient portal
Find us online at: https://portal.ahwdesp.co.uk
1. BOOK
Book your next diabetic eye screening appointment at a time that suits you.
You can also cancel or rebook your existing appointment.
2. MANAGE
Manage your diabetic eye screening with us. You can change the location of your appointment or how we contact you.
3. RESULTS
View the results of your diabetic eye screening appointments easily online. Access and download your screening images from past appointments.
The Arden, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme is provided by Health Intelligence Ltd, commissioned by NHS England – Midlands as part of the National Diabetic Eye Screening Programme