Diabetic and Above 40? Do This One Test Every Year
The single most cost-effective screening you can do to protect your sight for life.
The one test that saves sight
If you have diabetes, an annual dilated retina check with OCT is the highest-yield screening you can do — even more valuable than your annual foot exam.
Why it works
Diabetic retinopathy silently damages the small vessels of the retina for years before symptoms appear. OCT catches early changes at a stage where laser and anti-VEGF can prevent 95% of severe vision loss.
Who needs it
Every person with diabetes — Type 1 or Type 2 — from the day of diagnosis, regardless of vision, sugar control or duration. Pregnant women with pre-existing diabetes need one in each trimester.
Treatments Dr. Shantanu offers for this
This article is for patient education. It is not a substitute for personalised medical advice, examination or diagnosis. If you have symptoms discussed here, please book an in-person consultation with a qualified ophthalmologist.
Dr. Shantanu personally reviews every enquiry — usually within a few hours.
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Consultant Ophthalmologist at Shantanu Netralaya Eye Hospital, Varanasi. New Delhi (MAMC / Guru Nanak Eye Centre) trained cataract, cornea and medical retina specialist. FICO (Merit).
