Program Category: Chronic Conditions

Diabetes Eye Screening Program – Teleophthalmology

Yearly diabetes eye screenings can reduce the risk of diabetes-related damage to the eye (retinopathy) which, if left untreated, can cause blindness.

• A FREE painless diabetes eye exam using telemedicine
• The exam is a 3 step process:
  • Vision is checked using an eye chart – contacts or glasses (if worn) needed for exam
  • The eye is numbed using eye drops and eye pressure is checked
  • The pupil is enlarged (dilated) using eye drops and pictures of the back of the eye (retina) are taken
• Results of the exam are sent (using telemedicine) to ophthalmologist Dr. Michael Brent who reviews the results and sends a report to the primary health care provider (doctor or nurse practitioner).
• Further eye care is arranged if needed to repair damage.

Service eligibility:

• Services available to  people over the age of 18 with diabetes who have not had an eye screening in the last year.
• A referral is required from your a Doctor or Nurse Practitioner.

To  determine if you are eligible  contact our nurses at 416-461-2493 ext 276

Services are provided at the following locations:

• • Anishnawabe Health Toronto
  • Flemingdon Health Centre
  • LAMP Community Health Centre – 2 locations
  • Parkdale Community Health Centre
  • Scarborough Academic Family Health Team – 2 locations
  • South Riverdale Community Health Centre
  • Unison Health and Community Services – 4 locations

As a client you can expect the following:

• All programs and services are FREE
• TTC or transportation support is available (depending on eligibility)
• Programs and services are available in your language with advance notice
• A support person is welcome to attend appointments with you

For more information visit www.eyescreening.ca