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Diabetic Eye Screening London at Tower Bridge Hospital, East London
Eye health

Diabetic Eye Screening

Diabetes is a leading cause of sight loss in working-age adults — but regular eye screening catches changes early, when they’re treatable. We check your retinas carefully and refer promptly if you need specialist treatment.

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For
People with diabetes
Imaging
Retinal photos & OCT
Referral
Prompt, where needed

If your child is seriously unwell — call 999 or take them to A&E. We're a private outpatient service, not an emergency service. The Royal London Hospital (5 minutes' walk) has a paediatric A&E.

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Why it matters

Catch changes before they cost sight

High blood sugar can damage the tiny blood vessels in the retina (diabetic retinopathy), often with no symptoms until it’s advanced. Regular screening lets us find and treat changes early — which is why everyone with diabetes should have their eyes checked regularly.

  • Anyone with type 1 or type 2 diabetes
  • Diabetes in pregnancy
  • Reassurance between your NHS screening appointments

What we do

A careful look at your retinas

We take detailed retinal photographs and, where useful, an OCT scan to look for early diabetic changes, and check the rest of your eye health. It complements — it doesn’t replace — the NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme, which everyone with diabetes should also attend.

This is an assess, scan and refer service. Where treatment or specialist management is needed, we arrange it promptly through our trusted consultant and imaging partners.

Joined-up diabetes care

Eyes as part of the bigger picture

If we find retinopathy needing treatment, we refer you promptly to an ophthalmologist. We can also join this up with your wider diabetes care — see our endocrinology & diabetes service — because good sugar and blood-pressure control protects your eyes.

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Safe, joined-up care

GMC-registered clinicians, CQC-registered clinic

You’re seen by GMC-registered clinicians at our CQC-registered Whitechapel clinic. We keep clear, confidential records and, with your consent, share a summary with your NHS GP so your care stays joined up. A chaperone is available for any examination on request, at no charge.

You don’t need to be registered with us, and private care complements — it doesn’t replace — being registered with an NHS GP.

What we don’t do here

  • We are not an emergency service. For anything serious or life-threatening, call 999 or go to A&E. For urgent advice any time, NHS 111 is available 24/7.
  • We are an outpatient clinic and do not provide hospital admission or inpatient care.
  • Private care and screening complement, and do not replace, being registered with an NHS GP or national NHS screening programmes.
  • This is an assess, scan and refer service. Where treatment or specialist management is needed, we arrange it promptly through our trusted consultant and imaging partners.

Fees

Clear, up-front pricing

Consultation and assessment fees are set out on our price list, and any tests or treatments are explained and priced clearly before you go ahead — no surprises. Some services are priced on enquiry; just ask the clinic team.

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Common questions

How often should I have my eyes screened?

At least once a year if you have diabetes, or sooner if advised. We complement, and don’t replace, the NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme.

Will I notice if I have retinopathy?

Often not until it’s advanced — which is exactly why regular screening matters.

Is the screening uncomfortable?

No — it’s quick retinal photography and, if useful, an OCT scan. Occasionally drops are used to widen the pupil.

What if changes are found?

We explain them and refer you promptly to an ophthalmologist. Early treatment is very effective at protecting sight.

Protect your vision with diabetes

Book diabetic eye screening to catch changes early and keep your sight safe.

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In an emergency, call 999. Tower Bridge Hospital London is not an emergency service. Your nearest A&E is The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Road E1 1FR — 5 minutes’ walk from our front door.

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Areas we serve

Diabetic Eye Screening in London & East London — Whitechapel, the City & Canary Wharf

Our Diabetic Eye Screening service at Whitechapel, E1 cares for patients from right across London and East London, the City and the Docklands — including Aldgate, Bethnal Green, Bow, Shoreditch, Canary Wharf, Stratford, Bermondsey and the surrounding areas. Same-day and walk-in appointments are available and you do not need a GP referral.

Easy to reach — minutes from the Royal London Hospital and Aldgate East, Whitechapel, Aldgate and Liverpool Street stations, and one stop from Canary Wharf on the Elizabeth line.

Looking for diabetic eye screening near me? If you are searching for a private diabetic eye screening near me, a doctor, clinic or specialist near me in East London, our Whitechapel practice is on your doorstep — walk-in and same-day appointments, no GP referral, and no long NHS waiting list.

Book a same-day appointment or call 020 7916 0029. See our transparent fees. Open 7 days a week, 9am–7pm. Private clinic on Whitechapel Road, London E1 — serving Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Newham, Islington, the City of London and Southwark.

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