Mr A Person Address 22 January 2013 Reference: XXXXXXXXXX (please quote in any enquiry) Dear [insert name], Re: RESULT OF YOUR DIABETIC EYE SCREENING TEST Thank you for attending your recent diabetic eye screening test. Unfortunately, the photographs we took were not clear enough to be able to report a result. This is not unusual but does mean you need another screening test in our Surveillance Clinic. You will receive a separate letter with details of this next appointment and it is important that you attend. If you have any problems with your vision that you are worried about, do not wait for your next test, but talk to your optometrist, GP or staff at your health clinic. The following can help reduce your risk of developing sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy in the future: Aim to control your sugar levels as well as possible Make sure your blood pressure is monitored regularly Go for regular diabetes checks Continue to attend your regular diabetic eye screening appointments If you have any questions about your test result or would like more information about screening for diabetic retinopathy please contact your GP, health clinic or the screening programme on [insert number]. Diabetic eye screening does not look for other eye conditions and you should continue to go for a regular eye examination every two years or as recommended by your optician. Yours sincerely, [SIGNATURE] Mr A Screener [insert name and address of screening programme here]
Mr A Person Address 22 January 2013 Reference: XXXXXXXXXX (please quote in any enquiry) Dear [insert name], Re: RESULT OF YOUR DIABETIC EYE SCREENING TEST Thank you for attending your recent diabetic eye screening test. Unfortunately, the photographs we took were not clear enough to be able to report a result. This is not unusual but does mean you need another screening test in our Surveillance Clinic. You will receive a separate letter with details of this next appointment and it is important that you attend. If you have any problems with your vision that you are worried about, do not wait for your next test, but talk to your optometrist, GP or staff at your health clinic. The following can help reduce your risk of developing sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy in the future: Aim to control your sugar levels as well as possible Make sure your blood pressure is monitored regularly Go for regular diabetes checks Continue to attend your regular diabetic eye screening appointments If you have any questions about your test result or would like more information about screening for diabetic retinopathy please contact your GP, health clinic or the screening programme on [insert number]. Diabetic eye screening does not look for other eye conditions and you should continue to go for a regular eye examination every two years or as recommended by your optician. Yours sincerely, [SIGNATURE] Mr A Screener [insert name and address of screening programme here]
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