On November 12-13, 2016, a Free Screening for Diabetic Eye Disease and Gum Disease was organized at Arete Clinics. Dr. Hasanain Shikari and Dr. Na'ama Attar screened persons with diabetes to identify these complications as part of an initiative to support World Diabetes Day.
Random Blood Sugar Testing
Vision Testing and dilated Retina Examinations by Dr. Hasanain Shikari at Arete Clinics
Fundus Photography at Arete Clinics. This involves capturing a photograph of the back of the eye i.e. the fundus. The main structures that can be visualized on a fundus photo are the central and peripheral retina, optic disc and macula.
Screening for Gum Disease during a dental check up by Dr. Na'ama Attar
Measuring Blood Pressure
Consultation with Dr. Hasanain Shikari
Dilated Retina Exam by Dr. Hasanain Shikari