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Program:
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Retinal Screening for Diabetics - Teleopthalmology
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Address:
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1 Yorkgate Blvd, Suite 202
Toronto, ON
M3N 3A1
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Hours:
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| Mon | 9am-5pm | |
| Tue | 9am-5pm | |
| Wed | 9am-8:30pm | |
| Thu | 9am-5pm | |
| Fri | 9am-5pm | |
By appointment only
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Service Description:
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Retinal screening program * Teleophthalmology allows people with diabetes to have a dilated eye exam done in their community * a trained nurse or technician will screen your eyes for diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes that affects the retina (inside lining of the eye) * diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness but is preventable through regular examination and screening
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Application:
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Doctor or nurse practitioner referral is required * click HERE for referral form
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People with Diabetes
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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French programs offered
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Area Served:
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Central Region: South Simcoe, York Region, North York, and areas of Etobicoke and City of York
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