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.

Incident at York Hospital

Please be aware that the internal access road to the Blue Badge car park at the front of York Hospital is temporarily closed following a road traffic incident. As a result, drop-off and collection at the main entrance, along with access to Blue Badge parking in that area, is currently unavailable. Pedestrian access is unaffected.

Access to all other areas of the hospital site remains open, including the multi-storey car park, where disabled parking is available.

We’re asking patients and visitors to plan ahead, as traffic flow into the site is busier than usual. Thank you for your patience and understanding.