Derbyshire Diabetic Eye Screening - Assessment Clinic Appointment

What is the Derbyshire Diabetic Eye Check?

If you have diabetes, it can affect your eyes. The Derbyshire Diabetic Eye Check is a way to look after your eyes and make sure they are healthy. When you go for this check, someone will look at your eyes carefully.

To help you see better, it’s a good idea to use a magnifying glass. You can also ask a helper to read the words for you and explain them. If you have questions, it’s okay to ask the helper to answer them.

How many times do I need to go to a diabetic eye check-up?

If you have diabetes, you need to get your eyes checked. This is called an eye screening.

Most people with diabetes should have an eye screening once every year.

Ask your doctor if you need more check-ups.

To help you remember, you can:

• Write the date in a calendar or planner.
• Set a reminder on your phone.

What happens during the check-up?

The doctor or nurse will ask you to do some simple tests. These help them see how your body is doing. You might answer questions, or they might look at how you move or see. This is to make sure you are healthy.

You can ask someone you trust to come with you. They can listen and help you understand the questions or tests.

If you feel nervous, you can tell the doctor or nurse. They will try to help you feel more comfortable.

You can also use a tool like a picture board to show how you are feeling or to help with answers.

How long is the appointment?

What should I bring to my appointment?

Make sure to bring these things:

• Your ID card.
• Your health insurance card, if you have one.
• A list of any medicines you take.

If you need help to remember, ask someone to help you make a list.

Does the eye test hurt?

No, the eye test does not hurt. It is quick and easy.

During the test, the doctor will look at your eyes carefully. They might use a special light to see inside your eyes. You just need to sit still.

Here are some ways to feel better during the test:

• Take deep breaths to stay calm.
• Bring a friend or family member with you.
• Ask the doctor to explain what they are doing.

Can I drive after my appointment?

It depends on what happens at your appointment. Here are some tips:

• If you get medicine that makes you sleepy, you should not drive. Ask someone else to take you home.
• If your eyes get drops, it might be hard to see clearly. It is better not to drive.
• If you feel okay and your doctor says it's fine, then you can drive.

It is good to ask your doctor or nurse after your appointment if you are not sure. You can also use a taxi service, bus, or ask a friend or family member for a ride.

How will I get my results?

You will get your results by mail or online. If you need help understanding them, ask someone you trust, like a friend or a teacher. You can also use tools like text readers to read it aloud.

What if I need to change or cancel my appointment?

Sometimes, plans change. That's okay!

If you can't go to your appointment, you can:

• Call: Use the phone to call the place where your appointment is.
• Email: Send an email to tell them you need to change or cancel.

It's good to tell them as soon as you can.

You might want to use a calendar or a reminder app to help you remember your new time.

Will my doctor see the results?

The results will be shared with your doctor if you want. You can ask if you have any questions. You can also use tools like text-to-speech to help understand. Remember, it's okay to ask for help if you need it!

What if I wear contact lenses?

Do you wear contact lenses? Here are some tips to help you:

• Wash your hands before touching your eyes or lenses.
• Make sure your lenses are clean. Use special solution for cleaning.
• Ask an adult or a doctor if you need help.
• If your eyes hurt or feel funny, take out your lenses.

Remember, you can ask a parent or doctor if you have questions!

Can kids go to eye check-ups for diabetes?

What happens if we find changes during the check-up?

During the check-up, we look for changes in your health.

If we find something different, we will talk to you about it.

Don't worry, it just means we need to look closer.

We might do more tests or ask you to see a doctor.

It's important to check so you stay healthy.

If you get confused, ask someone to help explain.

What do I do if my eyes hurt before my doctor visit?

If your eyes hurt or feel bad before you see the doctor, here are some things you can do:

• Tell someone you trust, like a family member or friend, about your eye problem.
• Rest your eyes. Try not to use screens like phones, tablets, or computers.
• Keep your eyes clean. Wash your hands before touching your eyes.
• Wear sunglasses outside to protect your eyes from bright light.
• If your eyes hurt a lot, it is okay to call your doctor's office for help.

Ask for help from a caregiver or use voice tools on your phone to read things out loud if it is hard to read.

Do you have to pay for the diabetic eye test?

No, the test is free. You do not have to pay any money for it.

If you find reading hard, you can use tools that read text out loud. You can also ask someone to help you understand.

What is the Derbyshire Diabetic Eye Check?

If you have diabetes, it can affect your eyes. The Derbyshire Diabetic Eye Check is a way to look after your eyes and make sure they are healthy. When you go for this check, someone will look at your eyes carefully.

To help you see better, it’s a good idea to use a magnifying glass. You can also ask a helper to read the words for you and explain them. If you have questions, it’s okay to ask the helper to answer them.

How many times do I need to go to a diabetic eye check-up?

If you have diabetes, you need to get your eyes checked. This is called an eye screening.

Most people with diabetes should have an eye screening once every year.

Ask your doctor if you need more check-ups.

To help you remember, you can:

• Write the date in a calendar or planner.
• Set a reminder on your phone.

What happens during the check-up?

The doctor or nurse will ask you to do some simple tests. These help them see how your body is doing. You might answer questions, or they might look at how you move or see. This is to make sure you are healthy.

You can ask someone you trust to come with you. They can listen and help you understand the questions or tests.

If you feel nervous, you can tell the doctor or nurse. They will try to help you feel more comfortable.

You can also use a tool like a picture board to show how you are feeling or to help with answers.

How long is the appointment?

What should I bring to my appointment?

Make sure to bring these things:

• Your ID card.
• Your health insurance card, if you have one.
• A list of any medicines you take.

If you need help to remember, ask someone to help you make a list.

Does the eye test hurt?

No, the eye test does not hurt. It is quick and easy.

During the test, the doctor will look at your eyes carefully. They might use a special light to see inside your eyes. You just need to sit still.

Here are some ways to feel better during the test:

• Take deep breaths to stay calm.
• Bring a friend or family member with you.
• Ask the doctor to explain what they are doing.

Can I drive after my appointment?

It depends on what happens at your appointment. Here are some tips:

• If you get medicine that makes you sleepy, you should not drive. Ask someone else to take you home.
• If your eyes get drops, it might be hard to see clearly. It is better not to drive.
• If you feel okay and your doctor says it's fine, then you can drive.

It is good to ask your doctor or nurse after your appointment if you are not sure. You can also use a taxi service, bus, or ask a friend or family member for a ride.

How will I get my results?

You will get your results by mail or online. If you need help understanding them, ask someone you trust, like a friend or a teacher. You can also use tools like text readers to read it aloud.

What if I need to change or cancel my appointment?

Sometimes, plans change. That's okay!

If you can't go to your appointment, you can:

• Call: Use the phone to call the place where your appointment is.
• Email: Send an email to tell them you need to change or cancel.

It's good to tell them as soon as you can.

You might want to use a calendar or a reminder app to help you remember your new time.

Will my doctor see the results?

The results will be shared with your doctor if you want. You can ask if you have any questions. You can also use tools like text-to-speech to help understand. Remember, it's okay to ask for help if you need it!

What if I wear contact lenses?

Do you wear contact lenses? Here are some tips to help you:

• Wash your hands before touching your eyes or lenses.
• Make sure your lenses are clean. Use special solution for cleaning.
• Ask an adult or a doctor if you need help.
• If your eyes hurt or feel funny, take out your lenses.

Remember, you can ask a parent or doctor if you have questions!

Can kids go to eye check-ups for diabetes?

What happens if we find changes during the check-up?

During the check-up, we look for changes in your health.

If we find something different, we will talk to you about it.

Don't worry, it just means we need to look closer.

We might do more tests or ask you to see a doctor.

It's important to check so you stay healthy.

If you get confused, ask someone to help explain.

What do I do if my eyes hurt before my doctor visit?

If your eyes hurt or feel bad before you see the doctor, here are some things you can do:

• Tell someone you trust, like a family member or friend, about your eye problem.
• Rest your eyes. Try not to use screens like phones, tablets, or computers.
• Keep your eyes clean. Wash your hands before touching your eyes.
• Wear sunglasses outside to protect your eyes from bright light.
• If your eyes hurt a lot, it is okay to call your doctor's office for help.

Ask for help from a caregiver or use voice tools on your phone to read things out loud if it is hard to read.

Do you have to pay for the diabetic eye test?

No, the test is free. You do not have to pay any money for it.

If you find reading hard, you can use tools that read text out loud. You can also ask someone to help you understand.