Everyone with diabetes
Routine screening is part of ongoing diabetes care.
Eye Unit
Routine screening of the retina and other structures in the eye.
The eye department does routine screening of the retina and other structures in the eye by qualified and well experienced technicians and professionals.
Screening sits inside the clinic's wider approach to diabetes: complications are looked for early, on site, as part of ongoing care rather than as a separate referral.
In short
The Eye Unit at Shantam Diabetes & Medical Centre, Paschim Vihar, does routine screening of the retina and other structures of the eye for people with diabetes, by qualified and experienced technicians and professionals, so eye problems caused by diabetes are looked for early.
Eye Unit at a glance
- Screens
- The retina and other structures of the eye
- Done by
- Qualified and experienced technicians and professionals
- Why
- Diabetes can damage the eye before vision changes
- Where
- Paschim Vihar, New Delhi 110087
Who it is for
Who should consider it?
Long-standing diabetes
The longer diabetes has been present, the more screening matters.
Blurred or changing vision
Any change in sight should be checked promptly.
Diabetes in pregnancy
Pregnancy can affect the eyes of women with diabetes.
Your visit
What happens at your visit
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Step 01
History
Your diabetes history and any eye symptoms are noted.
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Step 02
Screening
The retina and other structures of the eye are examined.
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Step 03
Results
Findings are read alongside your sugar control.
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Step 04
Next steps
Follow-up or referral is advised if anything needs attention.
Questions
Common questions
Straight answers about Eye Unit at Shantam Diabetes.
Still have a question?
Talk to the clinic directly, we are happy to help.
Wed - Tues : 9.00 am - 8.00 pm, Sunday Closed
High blood sugar can damage the small blood vessels of the retina (diabetic retinopathy). Early changes often cause no symptoms, so routine screening is the way to find them in time.
Most people with diabetes are advised to have their eyes screened at least once a year, or more often if changes are found. Your doctor will advise the right interval for you.
No. Screening of the retina is not painful. If drops are used to widen the pupils, vision can stay blurred for a few hours, so it is wise not to drive straight afterwards.
Routine screening of the retina and other structures in the eye, carried out by qualified and well experienced technicians and professionals.
General information, not a substitute for a consultation with your doctor.
Still have a question?
Talk to the clinic directly, we are happy to help.
Wed - Tues : 9.00 am - 8.00 pm, Sunday Closed