Epiphora (watery eyes) – Adult
Epiphora (watery eyes) – Adult
Emergency and immediate referrals
Referral to Emergency:
Immediate referral:
| Presenting symptoms |
- Refractory intolerable symptoms despite initial primary care management (e.g. management of dry eyes and environmental factors)
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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 and duration of symptoms
- 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 |
- Other relevant optometrist or private ophthalmologist report
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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 |
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Useful Information for referring practitioners