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) |
- Details and duration of treatments (if secondary ectropion)
- Details on severity of symptoms
- Most recent optometrist or private ophthalmologist report including:
- Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) - vision with most recent distance spectacles
- Refraction
- Impact of symptoms
- If unable to attach reports please include relevant information/results 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 |
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Cat 2
Appointment within 90 days |
- Severe ectropion with tarsal exposure
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Cat 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
More information
Email: DOHSpecialistRAC@health.wa.gov.au