Welcome to the NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

Welcome
Welcome to the NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme, a systematic national population-based screening programme that aims to reduce the risk of sight loss among people with diabetes through the early detection and appropriate treatment of diabetic retinopathy.
Essential elements of diabetic eye screening
The Workbook pages include key information for commissioners and providers on how diabetic eye screening should be commissioned and delivered.
Find your local screening programme
The Screening in my area pages include contact details for local diabetic eye screening programmes throughout England.
Maintaining high standards
All local diabetic eye screening programmes work to national Quality Assurance Standards that you can download from the Standards page.
Why screening is important
Watch short video clips explaining diabetic retinopathy and the effects that the disease can have on your sight.

QUICK LINKS

For the public: What is diabetic retinopathy? | Screening for diabetic retinopathy | Screening in my area | Patient information leaflets

For professionals: Programme Workbook | Education and training | Quality assurance | Screening statistics

10/05/13		New research gives insight into detection of diabetic eye disease by screening
30/04/13		Cycling screeners raising money and awareness in North Yorkshire
20/03/13		Third national diabetic retinal screening conference
11/03/13		VISION 2020 praises national screening programme

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