Lid lesions – Adult
Emergency and immediate referrals
Referral to Emergency Department:
Immediate Referral (seen within 7 days):
- Proven or suspected melanoma
Presenting symptoms |
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All suspicious or significantly symptomatic lesions
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Mandatory referral information (referral will be returned if this information is not included) |
- Description of the lesion and symptoms
- Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) - vision with most recent distance spectacles
- Details and duration of treatments
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Highly desirable referral information |
- Most recent optometrist or ophthalmologist reports/results if available and where providing it will not delay care
- Pathology result of lesion biopsy
- Clinical diagram including size in mm
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Indicative triage category
Indicative triage category |
Cat 1
Appointment within 30 days |
- Proven or suspected eyelid squamous cell carcinoma
- Proven or suspected eyelid basal cell carcinoma
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Cat 2
Appointment within 90 days |
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Cat 3
Appointment within 365 days |
- Benign eyelid lesions affecting vision or causing functional deficit
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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) |
Minor cosmetic eyelid lesions |
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Useful Information for referring practitioners
More information
Email: DOHSpecialistRAC@health.wa.gov.au