Diabetic eye screening

This service is part of the NHS screening services. 

People with diabetes may be at risk of developing an eye condition called diabetic retinopathy. This condition can cause sight loss if it's not identified and treated.

The diabetic eye screening service supports the delivery of regular eye screening for eligible people with diabetes. Screening helps identify changes in the eyes before vision is affected, enabling further assessment or treatment where needed.

This service helps to:

• detect diabetic eye disease early
• prevent avoidable sight loss
• improve access to diabetic eye screening
• support timely follow-up care where needed

This service is not a: 

• replacement for routine eye tests
• diagnostic or treatment service for all eye conditions
• service for people who have not been diagnosed with diabetes

This service is for people:

• aged 12 and over
• diagnosed with diabetes
• registered with a GP in England

The service supports patients, screening providers, clinicians and administrative teams involved in delivering diabetic eye screening.

Use this service to:

• invite eligible people with diabetes for diabetic eye screening 
• manage diabetic eye screening appointments and attendance
• record and review diabetic eye screening results 
• identify participants who may need further assessment or treatment 

This service is live. It supports the ongoing delivery of diabetic eye screening for eligible people with diabetes across England.