Progressive corneal disease (including Fuch’s dystrophy and keratoconus) – Adult
Progressive corneal disease (including Fuch’s dystrophy and keratoconus) – Adult
Emergency and immediate referrals
Referral to Emergency:
Immediate referral:
| Presenting symptoms |
- Blurred vision, discomfort
- Previously diagnosed Fuch’s dystrophy
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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
- Details and duration of treatment
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 |
- Fuch’s endothelial dystrophy and corneal decompensation with bullae
- Keratoconus with hydrops
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Category 2
Appointment within 90 days |
- Fuch’s endothelial dystrophy and BCVA worse than 6/36
- Keratoconus with signs of progression
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Category 3
Appointment within 365 days |
- Fuch’s endothelial dystrophy and BCVA worse than 6/12
- Keratoconus with stable findings
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Useful Information for referring practitioners