Things to help
Information and videos to help you decide if taking part in screening is right for you.
On this page
Information about diabetic eye screening
Diabetic eye screening - Public Health Scotland Easy Read Leaflet (pdf, December 2023)
Alternative languages including BSL
Information about diabetic eye screening is available in a ranges of languages and formats, including BSL, audio and large font.
It can be found at NHS Inform.
Videos
Diabetic eye screening (DES) - what to expect at your appointment
A video by Public Health Scotland
Diabetic Eye screening (BSL)
Video by Public Health Scotland explaining what DES is and why getting screened is important.
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