Why choose us?
- Comprehensive diabetic eye screening not usually available in most hospitals/clinics or the high street opticians.
- Wide range of diagnostic tests performed by specialist ophthalmic teams in state-of-the-art facilities with the same day results.
- Personalised consultation with one of our world-renowned consultant ophthalmologists specialised in diabetes detection and treatment.
What’s included?
Visual acuity test
This test assesses the clarity and sharpness of vision. At Moorfields Private it is performed using a computerised Snellen chart.
Tonometry - iCare
This test checks the pressure in your eyes (intraocular pressure) using a small handheld device called the iCare which lightly touches the cornea and rebounds back while taking measurements of the intraocular pressure. Your eye pressure needs to be within a certain range for it be healthy. If it is too low or too high, it can be harmful to your vision.
OCT Scan
An Optical coherence tomography (OCT) scan is a non-invasive imaging test that uses light waves to take cross-sectional scans for the retina (the back of the eye). The test will be used for diagnosing and monitoring diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular oedema.
Ultrawide Imaging (Scanning laser ophthalmoscopy)
Ultrawide field imaging captures more than 80% of the retina in a single image. It is a non-invasive imaging test that allows eye care professionals to detect diseases and monitor them in all their different stages. In diabetes, it aids in detecting and monitoring diabetic retinopathy, blood vessel abnormalities and diabetic macular oedema.
Consultation with one of our experts in medical retina and diabetic eye diseases
Our world leading consultants are specialists in early detection and treatment of diabetic eye diseases. At your consultation, you will receive interpretation of your test results and personalised advice for your optimal eye health.
Please note that you will have dilating eye drops administered to enable some of the above listed eye tests. This means your vision may be blurry and more sensitive to light for a few hours and you will not be able to drive after your diabetic eye screening appointment. Please ask someone to come to your appointment with you or collect you afterwards. You may also like to bring your sunglasses to wear after your appointment.
A spectacle prescription is not part of the diabetic eye screening.
How much does diabetic eye screening cost?
Package price
From £825
The price includes the diagnostic tests and consultation as listed above. These are usually done as part of the same appointment. You can expect to be with us for up to 90 minutes including your diagnostic tests and your consultation.
If an eye condition or diabetic retinopathy is identified and either onward referral or treatment are required, they will be charged at an additional rate. Your consultant will discuss this with you at your consultation.
Your diabetic eye screening appointment
Appointments are available Monday to Friday at the following location:
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Further information
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Diabetes and eye health
Get expert answers to some of the common patient questions about diabetic eye changes and their management.