The Diabetic Eye Screening Wales service checks for eye problems caused by having diabetes. Eye screening looks for damage to the back of the eye (diabetic retinopathy) which can lead to permanent sight loss
The Wales Eye Care Service provides help to anyone who is concerned about their eyesight or the sight of a friend or relative. And those who are vision-impaired or who are looking for further information on diabetic eye screening
Screening is a process of identifying apparently healthy people who may be at increased risk of a disease or condition. The website provides information and guidance on cervical, bowel, breast, diabetic eye, new-born screening
WGOS Examination for Urgent Eye Problems is unique to Wales and offers eye examinations for patients with an acute eye problem that needs urgent attention. The WGOS service is available for patients by visiting an WGOS-registered optometrist practice in Wales and is free at the point of access eye examination for patients. Patients with eye problems often attend their GP. One aim of the WGOS Examination for Urgent Eye Problems service is to direct many of these patients to optometrists…