The College of Optometrists

Writing case record about Px with acute anterior uveitis.

I had not done refraction for this Px before sending her urgently (same day) to HES. Examiners mentioned this in their feedback as incorrect action. I still think that dilating Px and doing slit lamp investigation were my priority in this case ( rather than quick ret and subjective). Any opinions on this? Many thanks.

Did you claim sight test fee?

Did you call back px to do a full ST??

No did not claim ST fee -it was a private Px. Advised to call back for a full ST after treatment.

Sounds like you did the right thing to me, why would you subject some one in pain to a refraction? Was this the only one you failed if so try an appeal.

not sure about appealing on case records,your appeal might not be done before your resummiting of records,but worth a shout,ask tim hunter!

Many thanks to all. I am thinking about appealing but not sure whether was there ever chance to overturn examiner's decision? Otherwise, I am just going to waste £80.

well it depends on how many re-sits you have,if you have lots,knocking one on the head for £80 will be well worth it

If this really is the only reason, you should appeal!! It would be just silly to try and refract a Px in such pain and results would be rubbish anyway, however if you took visions and pin hole acuity and sent to A&E you did your job. I would be more bothered if you did a full refraction.