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For South Devon and Torbay patients refer to the clinical advice centre;
For on call consultant;
Telephone: 07818 562917 or after 5pm phone Torbay Hospital switchboard on 01803 655189 and ask for on call eye doctor.
e-mail: sdhct.ophthalmology@nhs.net
Fax: 01803 655189
For Clinical Advice Service Nurse;
Telephone: 07768043318
Community optometrist management may be appropriate for monitoring:
Age related macular degeneration
When to refer:
Retinal vascular disorders (vein and artery occlusions and macroaneurysms)
When to refer:
Diabetic retinopathy
When to refer:
Retinal dystrophies
When to refer:
When to refer:
Retinal tear / Detachment /Vitreous haemorrhage
When to refer:
Vitreo-macular traction / Epi-retinal membrane / Macular hole
When to refer:
Before a referral is made the referrer must confirm that:
Referrals must include the following history and examination:
e-Referral Service Selection
Patient Information from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
This Guidance has been signed off by NHS Devon
Publication date: November 2016
Updated: January 2023