- email: contact@annecy-ophtalmo.fr
- 645 Route de Champ Farçon, 74370 Argonay
- Call us: +33 450230323
Diabetes: the retinal screening pathway
Diabetic retinopathy is painless and not noticeable at first. Only regular retinal examinations can detect it in time, when treatment is most effective.
When to start, and how often?
For people with diabetes, a retinal examination is recommended at least once a year, sometimes more often depending on the duration of diabetes, blood glucose control, pregnancy or signs already present. Your ophthalmologist determines the frequency.
What happens
Bring your latest test results (HbA1c) and a list of your treatments. The orthoptist takes the initial measurements and retinal photographs or OCT; the doctor then examines the fundus, often after dilation (see preparing for your consultation and imaging examinations).
If damage is found
Depending on the stage: close monitoring, laser, intravitreal injections, or surgery in advanced forms. See diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular oedema.
Reducing the risk
Good control of blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol, stopping smoking, regular physical activity and keeping appointments reduce the risk of eye complications.
Frequently asked questions
My diabetes is well controlled: do I still need to come?
Yes. Good control reduces the risk but does not eliminate it.
Is screening reimbursed?
Consultations are covered according to French health insurance (Assurance maladie) rules.
Do I need a prescription?
Discuss this with your usual doctor (médecin traitant). For an appointment, see the book an appointment page.
Learn more
Our doctors
- Dr Lorane Bechetsurgical and medical retina, cataracts
- Dr Florian Baudincornea, refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, medical retina
- Dr Xavier Piquotcataracts, refractive surgery, medical retina, glaucoma
- Dr Patrice Moyeninmedical retina, vision assessments
- Dr Malik Meradglaucoma, medical and surgical retina, cataracts
In the event of sudden loss of vision or pain, see eye emergencies.
Your ophthalmologist answers your questions during the consultation. For a sudden symptom or sudden loss of vision, seek advice promptly: see the eye emergencies page.
Our practices
Annecy-Argonay
645 route de Champ Farçon, 74370 Argonay
Faverges
27 place Gambetta, 74210 Faverges
Rumilly
5 rue Frédéric Girod, 74150 Rumilly
Sallanches
35 rue Emma Lanche, 74700 Sallanches
04 50 23 03 23Book an appointmentDirections and parkingReception Monday to Friday, 8 am – 6 pm