Before and during your appointment

Before and during your appointment

At your appointment, we will check your detailsĀ to make sure the information we hold for you is up to date and accurate.

We record how good the level of your sight is by testing your visual acuities. Please bring any prescription glasses you wear to the appointment.

We will administer eye drops to ensure the images we take are clear. It could take up to 20 minutes for these to take effect. The eye drops can cause blurriness and sensitivity to light for up to six hours. It is very important that you do not drive to your appointment.

Read more on what to expect during and after your appointment.

We useĀ our camera to photograph different areas of the back of your eye.

For further information, read the guide to diabetic eye screening.

This leaflet is available in other languages and formats should you require it. Please visit our information and useful links page.

If you need an interpreter to be with you in person or via telephone, please call 01623 676134 to let us know in advance and this can be arranged for you.