Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening is a test to check if there’s a swelling in your aorta, which is the main blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the tummy (abdomen).
AAA screening is offered to all men over the age of 64. Anyone assigned male at birth who is over the age of 64 can have it.
If you experience any of the following symptoms, please book an appointment with one of our GPs, please do not wait to be called routinely for your AAA screening.
• visual disturbances, such as loss of vision or double vision
• pain above or around your eye
• numbness or weakness on 1 side of your face
• difficulty speaking
• headaches
• loss of balance
• difficulty concentrating or problems with short-term memory
For more information, please see the link below:
NHS AAA Screening
Diabetic Eye Screening
Diabetic eye screening is a test that looks for an eye condition called diabetic retinopathy that can be caused by diabetes. Diabetic eye screening checks for signs of diabetic retinopathy, often before you notice any changes in your sight.
Finding and treating it early can prevent or reduce damage to your eyes and sight loss.
All people aged 12 and over with diabetes (type 1 and 2) are offered annual eye screening appointments. The only exceptions are people with diabetic eye disease who are already under the care of an ophthalmology specialist.
The screening test usually takes around 30 minutes. Screening does not replace regular eye examinations and it is important to attend both.
If you miss your appointment, please contact the Southwest London Diabetic Eye Screening programme (0333 456 0223)
Contact your GP if you have diabetes and problems with your eyes and vision, such as:
• vision getting worse
• blurred vision
• difficulty seeing in the dark
For more information, please see the links below:
NHS Diabetic Eye Screening
Diabetic Eye Screening Easy Guide