Background (some) diabetic retinopathy changes - Classified as R1

We will tell you if we have seen background (some) retinopathy in your photographs.   This does not need further investigation.   Finding these changes does not mean that retinopathy will continue to get worse.  Sometimes the changes will appear and then go away again.  

You will be invited for your screening appointment when due.  It is important to attend your appointment when invited.

It is important to keep healthy, by managing and treating your diabetes Visit Diabetes management | taking care of your diabetes | Diabetes UK  or talk to your health professional for more information.

The image below is an example of background retinopathy changes. If you look closely there are very small red dots showing some leaking blood vessels.