West Hertfordshire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

01/04/2024

From today our Diabetic Eye Screening Programme will be called Hertfordshire & West Essex Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

19/12/2023

Merry Christmas and a healthy 2024 from all at the West Herts Diabetic Eye Screening Programme.

24/10/2023

Diabetic eye screening is changing. If you're at lower risk of diabetic retinopathy, expert advice shows it’s safe to be screened every 2 years. Anyone at higher risk will continue to be screened more regularly.
Screening is important as it helps to prevent sight loss. Have regular eye tests and consult your optometrist if you notice changes to your eyesight.
Full details at nhs.uk/conditions/diabetic-eye-screening

19/10/2023

Diabetic Eye Screening is changing. A study has shown that it is safe to invite people at lower risk every 2 years rather than annually. For more information look here:

News and updates from the UK National Screening Committee

12/10/2023

It's World Sight Day. Love your eyes.

05/10/2023

02/10/2023

It's Stoptober. Like Diabetes, smoking can damage your blood vessels. Look after your blood vessels and stop smoking.

28/09/2023

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