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Originally Posted by madamebutterfly
Hi Popup,
My dad had diabetes and had to have his eyes tested more often as they bled, is this the case with you?
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The diabetic eye-test includes retinopathy.
This involves drops in the eyes to dilate the pupils, then examination, through the lens, of the retina. The optician looks for any signs of scarring or lesions on the retina which, if untreated, could lead to blindness. If anything is found, then the patient is referred to an eye-clinic or eye specialist for further investigation.
The examination is non-intrusive and totally painless, although the light used is extremely bright.
Diabetic eye-testing with retinopathy is carried out, free of charge, every 12 months.
Regards, Rooster.