Chalazion / meibomian cyst – Adult
Chalazion / meibomian cyst – Adult
Emergency and immediate referrals
Referral to Emergency
Immediate referral:
| Presenting symptoms |
- Refractory symptoms despite primary care management in the first instance (e.g. hot compress and massage)
- Persistent or recurrent lesion
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| Mandatory referral information (referral will be returned if this information is not included) |
- Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) (vision with most recent distance spectacles)
- Duration of chalazion/meibomian cyst
- Details of symptoms, pain, interference with vision
- Details and duration of treatments
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| Highly desirable referral information |
- Medical management and efficacy
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Indicative triage category
| Indicative triage category |
Cat 1
Appointment within 30 days |
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Cat 2
Appointment within 90 days |
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Cat 3
Appointment within 365 days |
- Failed maximal medical management of inflammatory eyelid mass (chalazion)
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Useful Information for referring practitioners
More information
Email: DOHSpecialistRAC@health.wa.gov.au