Ive had a couple of eye tests recently as I had some quite dramatic changes in my eyesight, going from good to really bad then improving again.Whilst there he took a photo ofthe back of my eye and said they seemed ok but i would still need to have a more thorough test done at the hospital. I went a couple of weeks ago for the testand was not concerned because of what the optician had said. I was so glad i went as it showed background retinopathy. Im glad i didnt ignore it just because the optician didnt see anything. Mine has been caught right at the onset and i will make sure i attend all further appts cos if i have any further probs they can be dealt with and treated immediatly.
I would advise all that get an appt make sure they keep it. It could save your sight.