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) |
| Mandatory referral information (referral will be returned if this information is not included) |
- Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) - vision with most recent distance spectacles
- Details and duration of treatments
- Impact of symptoms
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| Highly desirable referral information |
| 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 |
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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