When diabetes affects small blood vessels in the part of your eye known as the retina, it is known as diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy left untreated is one of the most common causes of blindness in the working population. It does not generally affect your sight until the changes have become quite advanced. In this situation the effectiveness of laser treatment at reducing further sight loss is less effective.
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Many countries have diabetic screening programmes. In Ireland there have been on-going discussions and now a pilot screening programme is in place. However it is still up to you to take responsibility for your own health and have the screening carried out. All of our testing rooms are equipped with the latest technology in fundus photography which is one of the key methods of recording, viewing and tracking changes to the back of the eye. Our enhanced eye examination screens for diabetic retinopathy as standard among many other diseases. If you are at risk of diabetic retinopathy or you know someone who is, please contact us for more information.