Entropion – Adult
Emergency and immediate referrals
Referral to Emergency Department:
Immediate Referral (seen within 7 days):
- Contact lens keratitis, corneal ulcers - H/o contact lens wear with reduced vision or epithelial defect, trauma, pain
To contact the relevant service, please refer to HealthPathways Acute Ophthalmology Assessment (seen within 7 days).
| Presenting symptoms |
- Watery eye, discomfort
- Rotation of eyelid with lashes touching the eye with potential or confirmed significant corneal epithelial damage
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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 of previous treatments and outcome
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 |
- Symptomatic entropion with significant corneal epithelial damage
- Entropion associated with progressive, cicatrising conjunctival disease
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Category 2
Appointment within 90 days |
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Category 3
Appointment within 365 days |
- No defined category 3 criteria
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Useful Information for referring practitioners