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Diabetic Eye Screening
If you have diabetes, looking after your eye health is especially important. Diabetes can affect the small blood vessels in the eyes, sometimes without causing noticeable symptoms in the early stages. Regular diabetic eye screening helps detect these changes early, before they begin to affect your vision.
At Spybey Opticians, our diabetic eye screening service focuses on identifying signs of diabetic retinopathy and other diabetes-related eye conditions, allowing for early monitoring, advice, or referral where required.
Why diabetic eye screening matters
Diabetic eye disease often develops gradually and may not cause pain or changes to vision at first. Screening allows us to spot subtle changes early, helping to reduce the risk of long-term sight problems through timely intervention.
Regular screening is recommended for anyone living with diabetes, even if your vision feels perfectly normal.
What happens during the screening
Your appointment will include a detailed examination of the health of your eyes. This may involve retinal imaging and other advanced diagnostic tests to closely assess the back of the eye.
Our experienced team will explain each step clearly and discuss the results with you in a straightforward, reassuring way.
Ongoing care and support
If any changes are detected, we will advise on the appropriate next steps, which may include monitoring, lifestyle guidance, or referral to specialist services. If no concerns are found, regular screening helps provide reassurance and ongoing peace of mind.
Book your diabetic eye screening at Spybey Opticians
If you have diabetes and are due for an eye check, or would like to learn more about diabetic eye screening, our team is here to help.
Book an appointment or speak to us today to look after your long-term eye health.
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