Posterior capsular opacity – Adult
Posterior capsular opacity – Adult
Emergency and immediate referrals
Referral to Emergency:
Immediate referral:
| Presenting symptoms |
- Blurry or hazy vision and glare from lights post cataract surgery
- Posterior capsular opacity diagnosed by optometrist
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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
- History of cataract surgery, including when and where
- Description and impact 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 |
- 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 |
- No defined category 2 criteria
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Category 3
Appointment within 365 days |
- Documented posterior capsular opacity and significant impact on ADL
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Useful Information for referring practitioners