Unit 6: Differential Diagnosis of Blurred Vision

Screening

Patients who are not attending an eye clinic should have dilated fundus photography at least once yearly, in a dedicated screening service, eg, Diabetic Eye Complications Service (DECS).

Other

• Control of hyperglycaemia
• Good hypertensive control
• Smoking cessation

Referral to Ophthalmologist if:

1. Severe non-proliferative retinopathy
2. Proliferative retinopathy
3. Maculopathy

See Classification