Diplopia – Adult
Emergency and immediate referrals
Referral to Emergency Department:
- Sudden onset of any of the following: constant convergent squint (esotropia), divergent squint (exotropia), double vision at any age, acute trauma related strabismus, acute esotropia +/or acute leukocoria
Immediate Referral (seen within 7 days):
To contact the relevant service, please refer to HealthPathways Acute Ophthalmology Assessment (seen within 7 days).
| Presenting symptoms |
- Diplopia or long-standing large angle conspicuous deviation that bothers patient or
- Recent onset deviation
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| Mandatory referral information (referral will be returned if this information is not included) |
- Description and impact of symptoms
- Details and duration of treatments
- Most recent optometrist or private ophthalmologist report including:
- Visual acuity
- Refraction
- Impact of symptoms
- If unable to attach reports please include relevant information/results in the referral
- Referrer to state reason if not able to include in referral
Note: This information is required to triage accurately, within a clinically suitable timeframe |
| Highly desirable referral information |
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Other relevant optometrist or ophthalmologist reports/results if available and where providing it will not delay care |
Indicative triage category
| Indicative triage category |
Cat 1
Appointment within 30 days |
- New onset diplopia associated with thyroid orbitopathy/ cranial nerve palsy +/- or possible neurologic disorder
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Cat 2
Appointment within 90 days |
- Long standing diplopia associated with thyroid orbitopathy
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Cat 3
Appointment within 365 days |
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Useful Information for referring practitioners
More information
Email: DOHSpecialistRAC@health.wa.gov.au