Why should I be screened?
Diabetic eye screening is important as it helps to prevent sight loss. As someone with diabetes, your eyes are at risk of damage from diabetic retinopathy. Screening can detect the condition early before you notice any changes to your vision.
More important information about why you should attend is included in the below videos:
Who is invited for diabetic retinopathy screening?
All people aged 12 and over with diabetes (type 1 and 2) are routinely offered eye-screening appointments. The Lincolnshire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP) invite a population of 60,600 for annual screening. All of the screening and grading team are accredited with the relevant NDESP qualifications or working towards this qualification.
How do I book a test
Once you have been referred for diabetic eye screening by your GP, we will forward you an appointment to take place within 89 days.
If you have had a previous appointment you will automatically be re-invited at an interval depending on your last results. If you believe that your appointment is overdue and you have not received an appointment invite letter, please contact the administration team on 01205 445383.
Accessibility Statement
All mobile screening units have either ramps or a lift to enable patients to access the unit if they are unable to access via the steps. If you still find accessing the mobile screening unit difficult via the ramp/lift or you use an electric wheelchair or a wheelchair that is bigger than the standard size, we will invite you to a static clinic at one of our fixed hospital / health centre sites.
Please let us know if you have any issues and we can discuss the best alternative screening location for you to attend.
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Contact our Administration Team
Phone: 01205 445383
Email: [email protected]
Referral Form
Follow this link to access the GP/Optician Patient Referral Form