Diabetic Eye Screening
What Is Diabetic Retinopathy?
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the eyes. It occurs when high blood sugar damages the blood vessels in the retina, a light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. Over time, this damage can lead to blurred vision, floaters, difficulty seeing colors, and vision loss. If left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can progress to permanent blindness.
Diabetes continues to rise at alarming rates both nationally and within Kentucky. In the United States, more than 34 million people are living with diabetes, and many more may have elevated blood sugar levels without knowing it. Because diabetes significantly increases the risk of serious complications (heart disease, kidney failure, stroke, and vision loss), early detection and regular screening are critical.
Our tele-ophthalmology program makes screening simple and accessible by allowing patients to have retinal images taken during routine primary care visits. These images are securely analyzed using advanced technology and reviewed by eye care specialists when needed, ensuring timely diagnosis and referral for treatment.
Teleophthalmology Eye Screening Program
The UK Teleophthalmology Screening Program is dedicated to building a statewide network of partnerships between primary care clinics and UK ophthalmology, as well as other eye care clinics, committed to delivering high-quality, accessible eye care to communities across the Commonwealth.
By integrating advanced retinal imaging and FDA-approved screening technologies with the clinical expertise of the University of Kentucky Department of Ophthalmology, our program expands access to early detection of eye disease, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
Our initial focus is diabetic retinopathy screening, with plans to broaden services as the network grows.
We now provide consultations and appointments via telemedicine for Glaucoma as well, at our UK Manchester Eye Clinic.
Find a participating clinic below.
Health First Bluegrass
496 Southland Drive Lexington KY
Phone: 859-288-2425
ParkDuvalle Community Health Center
3015 Wilson Ave, Louisville, KY 40211
Phone: 502-774-4401
St. Claire Regional Medical Center
222 Medical Cir, Morehead, KY 40351
Phone: 606-783-6500
White House Clinics, Lancaster
103 Southern Soul Wy, Lancaster, KY 40444
Phone: 859-792-4332
Healthfirst Bluegrass MET
576 E 3rd Street
Phone: 859-288-2425
Park DuValle at Newburg
2237 Hikes Lane, Louisville, KY 40218
Phone: 502-479-8930
White House Clinics, Berea
104 Legacy Dr, Berea, KY 40403
Phone: 859-986-2323
White House Clinics, Mt Vernon
116 Progress Drive
Phone: 606-256-2143
Louisville Family Health Centers
2215 Portland Ave
Phone: 502-774-8631
ParkDuvalle Russell Neighborhood Health Center
1425 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40203
Phone: 502-584-2992
White House Clinics Berea Primary Care
305 Estill St, Berea, KY 40403
Phone: 859-985-1415
White House Clinics, McKee
1010 Main Street South
Phone: 606-287-7104
Manchester Advanced Eye Care Clinic (Teleglaucoma Exams/consults)
231 White St. Manchester, KY 40962
Phone: 606-598-2219
Primary Care Centers Of Eastern Kentucky
101 Town and Country Lane Suite 100, Hazard, KY 41701
Phone: 606-439-1300
White House Clinics, Irvine
30 Stacy Lane Rd, Irvine, KY 40336
Phone: 606-723-0665
White House Clinics, Richmond
401 High Land Park Dr, Richmond, KY 40475
Phone: 859-626-7700
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