This information is also available above in HTML format to print out and provide for people who cannot access digital information when receiving their routine screening invitations.
Resources are also available for people with learning disabilities and people who struggle with written English, including:
Published 30 January 2015 Last updated 9 January 2025 +show all updates
Published latest version of the leaflet in 30 languages. Amended paragraph on personal information to provide clarity (English).
Added information on stages of diabetic retinopathy to the results section.
Information on optical coherence tomography added. Minor changes made to improve readability.
Added NHS England contact details for requesting alternative formats.
Added Ukrainian translation
Translations updated inline with the DES interval changes on 1 October 2023
The HTML document and leaflet have been changed to reflect that if no diabetic retinopathy was detected, you will be invited for screening every 1 or 2 years.
Updating confidentiality section, replacing mention of Public Health England with NHS England.
Addition of 'following medical advice' to regular exercise advice under 'How you can help' section.
Addition of plain A4 PDF version for printing, to provide for people unable to access this information online.
Added lifetime screening pathway animations to landing page.
Translations converted to HTML.
Updated guidance about use of personally identifiable information.
Updated diabetic eye screening leaflet.
Added HTML version of diabetic eye screening invitation leaflet.
Added new easy read guide, replacing out of date leaflet.
Added opt-out and patient consent information to leaflet.
