Understanding my results

We send you and your GP your screening results letter within 6 weeks of your appointment.

An expert looks at the photographs of your eyes after you have been screened. You will be automatically invited back in a year if you have no or mild background changes.

If we detect disease which needs closer monitoring and more frequent screening, such as maculopathy or pre-proliferative retinopathy, we may call you back for another screening test in our digital surveillance clinic.

If we are unable get clear images of the back of your eye, we will send you an appointment for one of our slit lamp clinics.

If your disease is more advanced and we think you might need treatment, we will refer you to see an eye specialist at your local hospital.

Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.