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) |
- 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 |
Highly desirable referral information |
- Other relevant optometrist or ophthalmologist reports/results if available and where providing it will not delay care
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Indicative triage category
Indicative triage category |
Cat 1
Appointment within 30 days |
- Fuch’s endothelial dystrophy and corneal decompensation with bullae
- Keratoconus with hydrops
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Cat 2
Appointment within 90 days |
- Fuch’s endothelial dystrophy and BCVA worse than 6/36
- Keratoconus with signs of progression
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Cat 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
More information
Email: DOHSpecialistRAC@health.wa.gov.au