Diabetic Retinopathy
In conjunction with Illinois
Retina Associates, our Foundation has expanded vision services to include a
Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Program. This program is
designed to screen people throughout Illinois who are in high-risk categories
for Diabetic Retinopathy. Screenings are free and made
possible through the use of a mobile unit which travels throughout
Illinois. The mobile unit carries a
non-mydriatic camera with digital imaging capability which photographs the
retina. These digital images
(computer photos) of the retina are reviewed by professional staff at Illinois
Retina Associates. Those found to
exhibit symptoms of these retinal diseases after screening are encouraged to
seek the ophthalmologic assistance of their choice.