In this report, we describe the experience from initiating peritoneal dialysis in a patient with diabetic retinopathy. The data was collected from June 9 through to July 20, 2012. During the OPD visits, telephone interviews and home visits from this period, we applied Gordons eleven functional health assessment techniques to assess the patients background and his awareness of the disease for systematic analysis. Three health problems were found these being knowledge deficiency, risk of infection and anxiety. After establishing a nurse-patient relationship of trust, we provided personalized health education to help him overcome diabetic retinopathy and cope with a peritoneal dialysis dependent life style.