Planned ASMS senior doctors' strike — Thursday 1 May, 24 hours
Patient safety is our priority. Our hospitals and emergency departments will remain open. Continue to attend all appointments on the day of the strike unless we have contacted you to reschedule.
Diabetes can cause problems with your eyes. If you have diabetes, you should have a special diabetes eye check (retinal screening) every 2 years.
In Tairāwhiti, retinal screening is done by OPSM Gisborne. To contact OPSM:
Retinal screening is done at:
OPSM Gisborne
260 Gladstone Road (next to Pak N Save)
Retinal screening is a free service funded by Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora.
It is different from a normal eye check for glasses. Photos are taken of your eyes to check the health of the retina at the back of your eyes.
At your screening check, drops will be put into your eyes to enlarge the pupils. This might make your vision blurry for a short time.
You should not drive while your vision is blurry. If possible, arrange for someone to drive you home.
The appointment may take 20 to 30 minutes.
The results of the screening test will be sent to your healthcare provider who will let you know your result.
You can phone OPSM to make an appointment for a diabetes eye check.
