You may have patients requesting early re-examination because they:

1. have been referred by a GP
2. present with symptoms or concerns that you can only resolve with an eye examination.

You should note the reasons for early re-examination of any patient.

There will be cases when patients have symptoms, for example headaches, where no ocular cause can be found after examination.

You do not need to re-examine a patient who has broken their spectacles and has no clinical need for examination.