The Lions Club Diabetic
Retinopathy Screening Bus will be in the parking lot to screen people who are
in high-risk categories for Diabetic Retinopathy. These high risk categories
include people with Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. Screenings are free
and made possible through the use of a mobile unit which travels throughout
Illinois. The mobile unit carries a non-mydriatic
camera with digital imaging capability which photographs the retina. These digital images (computer photos) of the
retina are reviewed by professional staff at Illinois Retina Associates. Those found to exhibit symptoms of these retinal
diseases after screening are encouraged to seek the ophthalmologic assistance
of their choice.