RAWNY’s first annual Diabetes Day will take place on April 25th, 2026. Download the event flyer here:
Are you living with diabetes?
Diabetic eye disease is the #1 cause of blindness in working age Americans, and vision loss is preventable with EARLY detection and intervention. We hope with providing free screenings we can help shorten the disparity of healthcare within our community.
When and where will this event take place?
At our office on 160 Sawgrass Drive, Suite 200 Rochester, NY 14620 from 8am to 3pm.
Who can get a free eye screening?
Anyone in our community (18+). You do not need to be a current patient at our practice to attend this event.
What to expect during your appointment:
Your diabetic screening should take between 30 minutes to 1 hour, which will include the following assessments:
- Brief health history, visual acuity check and eye pressure check
- Diagnostic retinal imaging including OCT scan and color photographs
- Review of photographs with a retina specialist
- Follow up recommendations and help coordinating follow up care
Additional FREE (optional) resources available at this event are:
- Opportunity to speak with a Coordinated Care Services Inc (CCSI) Navigator/ Facilitated Enroller regarding health coverage
- Available from 10am – 2pm
- Learn more about CCSI at https://www.ccsi.org/
- Diabetes Educators from Rochester Area Diabetes Educators (RADE)
- Available from 10am – 1pm
- Learn more about RADE at https://www.therade.org/
- Diabetic eye health information
- Blood sugar checks
- Free healthy snacks
- Swag bags
Do I need an appointment?
Please note we have changed our format as of 3/24/26 so that appointments are now required. This is due to a rising interest in the event, and we want to make sure we have adequate resources for all of our attendees! Thank you for understanding!
What should I bring to my appointment?
- Your last A1C value, if you have it
- Glasses (used for testing vision)
- Insurance cards if you have them
- List of medications
- A translator / interpreter if needed (we will have a Spanish interpreter on site only)
Schedule your free diabetic eye screening here.
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Acknowledge of Screening Limitations
Please be aware that this diabetic eye screening does not constitute a full eye exam, nor will any treatment be administered during the screening. The screening visit will be comprised of limited assessments including a diabetic health history, selective diagnostic imaging, image study interpretation, and follow up recommendations with a retina specialist. An annual comprehensive eye exam should be part of your annual healthcare routine and should be scheduled regardless of participation in this event.
