Referral to Emergency Department:
- Ophthalmology conditions associated with sudden onset neurological signs and/or symptoms – ptosis, diplopia or vision loss with other neurological signs or symptoms, cranial nerve palsies, optic neuropathies, papilledema
- Sudden onset of any of the following: constant convergent squint (esotropia), divergent squint (exotropia), double vision at any age, acute trauma related strabismus, acute esotropia +/or acute leukocoria
To contact the relevant service, please refer to HealthPathways Ophthalmology Advice. Otherwise, please refer the patient to the emergency department (via ambulance if necessary) or seek urgent medical advice if in a remote region.
Immediate Referral (seen within 7 days):
To contact the relevant service, please refer to HealthPathways Acute Ophthalmology Assessment (seen within 7 days).