Diabetes eye checks — Tairāwhiti
Diabetes can cause problems with your eyes. If you have diabetes, you should have a special diabetes eye check (retinal screening) every 2 years.
Contact us
In Tairāwhiti, retinal screening is done by OPSM Gisborne. To contact OPSM:
- phone: 06 867 7176
Where to find us
Retinal screening is done at:
OPSM Gisborne
260 Gladstone Road (next to Pak N Save)
Services we provide
Retinal screening is a free service funded by Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora.
It is different from a normal eye check for glasses. Photos are taken of your eyes to check the health of the retina at the back of your eyes.
At your screening check, drops will be put into your eyes to enlarge the pupils. This might make your vision blurry for a short time.
You should not drive while your vision is blurry. If possible, arrange for someone to drive you home.
The appointment may take 20 to 30 minutes.
The results of the screening test will be sent to your healthcare provider who will let you know your result.
Referral information
You can phone OPSM to make an appointment for a diabetes eye check.