Diabetic Retinopathy Screening

As diabetes is a major cause of blindness these screening examinations are a critical part of a diabetic on-going health checks. Early detection of diabetic eye problems provide s the best chance of preventing unnecessary damage to eyesight. The examination involves photographing both eyes and subsequent thorough expert scrutiny of the photographic images. Regular eye photographing can detect diabetic eye conditions in sufficient time for treatment to be effective.

As we are registered with the South Manchester Diabetic Screening Service, diabetic patients with GPs in South Manchester will have their examinations funded by the NHS.