Northerner
Admin (Retired)
- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 1
I wish I could get my eyes checked. I was told there was a three month waiting list. That was 5 and half months ago. Last time I saw the DN she said she would send a reminder and that was 2 months ago![]()
Haven't you had one done at all yet? How about quoting the NICE guidelines:
R104 Arrange or perform eye screening at, or around, the time of diagnosis. Arrange repeat of
structured eye surveillance annually.R105 Explain the reasons for and success of eye surveillance systems to the individual and ensure
attendance is not reduced by ignorance of need, or fear of outcome.
R106 Use mydriasis with tropicamide when photographing the retina, after prior informed
agreement following discussion of the advantages and disadvantages. Discussions should
include precautions for driving.
R107 Use a quality assured digital retinal photography programme using appropriately trained staff.
R108 Perform visual acuity testing as a routine part of eye surveillance programmes.
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R109 Repeat structured eye surveillance according to the findings by:
routine review in 1 year, or
earlier review, or
referral to an ophthalmologist.