Guidance on when to refer; who to refer to; communicating referrals; and recording communications.
This table in the Guidance for Professional Practice provides information on which conditions are considered an emergency or urgent.
Acuity article on what makes a good referral letter, information you must include, and how much is too much.
In this recorded webinar, Dr Gordon Hay discusses true ocular emergencies and provides optometrists with clear guidance on how to make clear and effective referrals to eye casualty.
As the demand for ophthalmology services among new and existing patients mounts, Sophie Goodchild explores a pathway to support people on NHS lists at every stage of their eye care journey.
This online peer review session is open to College members and will cover your GOC peer review requirement.
Clinical files: I have seen a patient in practice who I suspect has keratoconus. Do I need to refer them?
Online CPD courses for optometrists on the topic of referral.
This recorded webinar delivered by Michelle Hanratty will help you determine when to manage or monitor a patient’s condition and when to refer for further investigation or management.
This recorded webinar by Mr Rhys Harrison reviews cases of urgent referral to the hospital eye service. It is directed at community optometrists assessing patients and how to identify patients requiring urgent referral.
In this recorded webinar Mr Raj Das-Bhaumik, Consultant Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital, discusses how to investigate suspicious lumps and bumps on the eyelids in optometric practice.