Abstract
The NHS diabetic eye screening (DES) programme is one of the young person and adult NHS population screening programmes that are available in the UK. The various NHS screening programmes identify those people who appear healthy, but could be at increased risk of a disease or condition. Screening is not the same as diagnosis and there will always be a possibility of some false positive and false negative results. This article in the series provides the reader with details about the DES programme. A brief overview of the anatomy of the eye is provided and the screening process is described. The healthcare assistant and assistant practitioner (HCA and AP) have a key role to play in encouraging and emphasising the importance of screening, as well as helping the individual maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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