Progressive corneal disease (including Fuch’s dystrophy and keratoconus)

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

Mandatory referral information (referral will be returned if this information is not included)
Details and duration of treatment Most recent optometrist or private ophthalmologist report including: Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) - vision with most recent distance spectacles Refraction Impact of symptoms If unable to attach reports please include relevant information/results in the referral Referrer to state reason if not able to include in referral Note: This information is required to triage accurately, within a clinically suitable timeframe

Mandatory referral information (referral will be returned if this information is not included)

Note: This information is required to triage accurately, within a clinically suitable timeframe

Highly desirable referral information
Other 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	Fuch’s endothelial dystrophy and corneal decompensation with bullae Keratoconus with hydrops
Cat 2 Appointment within 90 days	Fuch’s endothelial dystrophy and BCVA worse than 6/36 Keratoconus with signs of progression
Cat 3 Appointment within 365 days	Fuch’s endothelial dystrophy and BCVA worse than 6/12 Keratoconus with stable findings

Useful Information for referring practitioners

For optometry requests, please refer to the following HealthPathways: Optometry Requests

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