We have some exciting news! The new Diabetic Eye Screening patient portal is now live!
The patient portal is an online platform where patients can book, cancel and review their Diabetic eye screening appointments.
The patient portal will also allow patients to view their results as soon as they have been graded.
The patient portal uses NHS login which many people set up during the COVID pandemic.
Try it out today!
Visit the Diabetic Eye Screening Portal here
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Manage your diabetic eye screening appointments online with our patient portal.
Find us online at https://portal.ahwdesp.co.uk
BOOK. Book your next diabetic eye screening appointment at a time that suits you. You can also cancel or rebook your existing appointment.
MANAGE. Manage your diabetic eye screening with us. You can change the location of your appointment or how we contact you.
RESULTS. View the results of your diabetic eye screening appointments easily online. Access and download your screening images from past appointments.
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ARE YOU LIVING WITH DIABETES AND REGISTERED WITH A GP?
Have you had your diabetic eye screening?
Please speak to your GP Surgery or Shelter who will advise you on what to do next.
Or contact us directly to book a diabetic eye check.
We may be able to screen you at your local shelter.
Call us today on 01905 896322
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DIABETIC EYE SCREENING
Diabetes can damage your vision or lead to blindness. Diabetic eye disease often has no symptoms until it's advanced.
With early detection and treatment this can be prevented.
FREE diabetic eye screening for people with diabetes aged 12 + years
Diabetic eye screening is not the same as your regular sight test at your Opticians which you should still attend. The examination includes eye drops to dilate your pupils and digital photographs will be taken of the back of your eyes (the retina). These photographs are reviewed by accredited specialists.
For more information, take a look at our website www.ahwdesp.co.uk
If you have not received an appointment letter please contact the booking office (Monday 8am to 8pm and Saturday 8am to 12pm) on 01905 896333 or enquiries.ahwdesp@nhs.net
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DO YOU LIVE WITH DIABETES?
Are you thinking of starting a family or are you expecting a little bundle of joy?
When you are pregnant and have diabetes we like to keep a closer eye
on you.
We advise pregnant women to attend diabetic eye screening every trimester, starting within the first 6 weeks of your pregnancy.
Please ask your nurse or consultant for more information or alternatively call our booking office to make an appointment on 01905 896333
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WANTED COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS
Do you live with diabetes?
Are you passionate about helping your community?
If this is you, we would love to hear from you.
We are on the hunt for Community Champions, bloggers or vloggers who would like to help spread the diabetic eye screening word to your
neighbours and followers.
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ARE YOU 12 YEARS OLD OR OVER AND LIVING WITH DIABETES?
Don't forget to look after your eyes, however many you have!
Want to know more?
Talk to your doctor or contact us on 01905 896322
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ARE YOU LIVING WITH DIABETES?
Don't close your eyes to your screening appointment.
Call us today on 01905 896322
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YOUR DIABETIC EYE SCREENING RESULTS
Screeners are not able to comment on the images taken at your appointment.
Any verbal results previously provided were provisional and all images have to go through a grading process before the results are sent out.
If you would like to discuss your results, please don't hesitate to contact our Failsafe Team on 01905 896311
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DIABETES DOESN'T DISCRIMINATE
Diabetic Retinopathy is one of the leading causes of sight loss in the UK, so don't lose sight of your eye screening appointment.
For further information visit www.ahwdesp.co.uk or call our booking office on 01905 896333. Email enquiries@ahwdesp.co.uk
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WANT TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS DURING A DIABETIC EYE SCREENING?
Call to book your appointments now on 01905 896333
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DIABETIC EYE SCREENING FAQs
Does my screening appointment test for Glaucoma?
The screening appointment does not test for Glaucoma.
Will I be given a glasses prescription?
During your eye screening appointment, the screener will ask you to read letters from a chart. This does not replace a normal sight test and a glasses
prescription cannot be issued from this.
Do I still need to visit my Optometrist for a sight test?
The screening does not include an intraocular pressure check or a visual field test.
Please contact your chosen Optometrist for more information about these tests.
It is recommended that everyone should have a sight test every 2 years.
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SCREENING RESULTS: GRADING CLASSIFICATION
No Diabetic Retinopathy
- Images appear normal.
Background diabetic retinopathy
- small changes spotted but they aren't of concern. Sometimes features appear and disappear, so it doesn't necessarily mean there is a problem.
Diabetic maculopathy
(Routine referral)
- small changes spotted within the macular area. We will refer the patient to the hospital eye service for further investigation.
Pre proliferative diabetic retinopathy
(Routine referral)
- changes were spotted that need further investigation. We wil refer the patient to the hospital eye service.
Sight Threatening Diabetic Retinopathy
(Urgent referral)
- large changes were spotted that need prompt further investigation. We will refer the patient quickly to the hospital eye service to ensure no more damage is caused.
Non-Diabetic Eye Diseases
-occasionally during the screening test we will find non-diabetic eye conditions. We will refer patients to the hospital if needed and report our findings to your GP as they may already be aware of the condition.
Unassessable Results
-there are a number of reasons why we may get an unassessable image for example, the lens of the eye is too cloudy due to cataract. We will refer you for a Slit Lamp examination, which allows a Specialist to assess the back of
your eye.
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WHAT DO MY RESULTS MEAN?
No Diabetic Retinopathy
(Images appear normal)
This is a good finding and means that on the images we assessed we could not see any features that caused concern.
Background diabetic retinopathy
(Background Changes)
This finding means that small changes were spotted on the images we assessed. However, we could not see any features that caused
any concern. Retinal features sometimes appear and disappear from year to year and do not necessarily mean things are 'getting worse'.
Diabetic maculopathy
(Routine referral)
This means that small changes were found on the images within the macular area. Accordingly the patient will be referred, for safety, to the hospital eye service for further investigation. Patients should expect to be seen within thirteen weeks.
Preproliferative diabetic retinopathy
(Routine referral)
This means that changes were spotted on the images we assessed. The changes are seen as a finding that needs further investigation. We will refer the patient to the hospital eye service for further investigation. Patients should expect to be seen within thirteen weeks
Proliferative diabetic retinopathy
(Urgent referral)
This means that larger changes were spotted on the images we assessed The changes need prompt further Investigation. We will need to refer more quickly than normal as these changes could cause damage if not assessed by the hospital eye service. Patients should expect to be seen within six weeks.
To book an appointment call our Bookings Office on 01905 896322
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KNOW THE SIGNS OF HYPOGLYCAEMIA
Fast or pounding heartbeat
Changes in behaviour
Increased hunger
Blurred vision
Sweating
Shaking, feeling weak, collapsing or feeling tired
Please inform your screener if you experience any of these symptoms during your appointment.