Arranging or changing your diabetic eye screening (DES) appointment

Most health boards have a diabetic eye screening (DES) service that can arrange appointments and answer any questions or problems you might have.

When you receive your DES invitation letter you might need to contact your local service to arrange a time to have the test. You can also ask for a new appointment if you've missed or can no longer attend your appointment.

When to contact

Contact your local DES service if you:

  • have a question about the test or your appointment
  • need to change the date or time of your appointment
  • have a disability or need an interpreter
  • would like to give feedback or make a complaint

Local DES services

Health board Phone Special instructions
Ayrshire and Arran 01294 323 470 None
Borders 0131 536 4145 (Appointments only) Borders don't have a DES service. Appointments are arranged by Edinburgh Eye Pavilion (0131 536 4145). Special arrangements - such as home visits - can be made through your GP.
Dumfries and Galloway 01387 244 310 None
Fife 01592 226 852 None
Forth Valley 01324 566 412 None
Greater Glasgow and Clyde 0141 277 7417 None
Grampian 0345 330 2320 None
Highland 0800 587 7198 None
Lanarkshire 0300 3030 244 None
Lothian 0131 536 4145 None
Orkney 01856 888 023 None
Shetland 01595 743 030 None
Tayside 01382 633 956 None
Western Isles 01851 708 327 Contact the R. Doig Optometrist (01851 704 200) direct if you need to cancel your appointment. For all other appointment changes, queries and special arrangements, contact the DES service (01851 708 327).

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Last updated:
23 January 2023