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)
- Relevant history, onset, duration and symptoms of chalzion/meibomian cyst, including:
- Pain
- Interference with vision
- Details and duration of treatments
If unable to attach reports, please include relevant information/results in the referral
Referrer to state reason if not able to include mandatory referral information in referral (e.g. patient unable to access test due to geographical location or financial cost)
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| Highly desirable referral information |
- Duration of chalazion/meibomian cyst
- Details of symptoms, pain, interference with vision
- Medical management and efficacy
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Indicative triage category
| Indicative triage category |
Category 1
Appointment within 30 days |
- No defined category 1 criteria
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Category 2
Appointment within 90 days |
- No defined category 2 criteria
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Category 3
Appointment within 365 days |
- Failed maximal medical management of inflammatory eyelid mass (chalazion)
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Useful Information for referring practitioners