Guidance

Diabetic eye screening: slit lamp biomicroscopy examiner framework

Training and accreditation process for people who conduct slit lamp biomicroscopy (SLB) in the NHS diabetic eye screening (DES) programme.

• From: NHS England
• Published: 31 March 2016
• Last updated: 17 October 2024 — See all updates

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Slit lamp biomicroscopy examiner training and accreditation framework

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Slit lamp biomicroscopy examiner record of competency proforma

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Staff that perform a clinical role within a local diabetic eye screening (DES) service must be:

• appropriately trained
• assessed for competence
• reviewed regularly

Slit lamp examiners (SLEs) should:

• receive continuous feedback on their decisions
• attend multidisciplinary team meetings

This publication was previously published by Public Health England, which closed on 30 September 2021.

Published 31 March 2016
Last updated 17 October 2024 + show all updates

1. 17 October 2024

   Added clarification that publication was previously published by Public Health England. Changed lead organisation.

2. 1 October 2020

   Replaced PDF version with HTML version.

3. 31 March 2016

   First published.