Ectropion – Adult
Emergency and immediate referrals
Referral to Emergency Department:
Immediate Referral (seen within 7 days):
- Contact lens keratitis, corneal ulcers - H/o contact lens wear with reduced vision or epithelial defect, trauma, pain
To contact the relevant service, please refer to HealthPathways Acute Ophthalmology Assessment (seen within 7 days).
| Presenting symptoms |
- Watery eyes, red eyelid and irritation
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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 severity of symptoms
- Details of previous treatments and outcome (if secondary ectropion)
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 |
- Most recent optometrist or private ophthalmologist report including:
- Refraction
- Impact of symptoms
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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 |
- Severe ectropion with tarsal exposure
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Category 3
Appointment within 365 days |
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Excluded ophthalmology services
Referral to public ophthalmology outpatient services is not routinely accepted for the following conditions:
| Condition |
Details (where applicable) |
| Asymptomatic ectropion |
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Useful Information for referring practitioners