Pathways and Guidance

This page is for the use of MECS optoms and practices and consultants and hospital staff involved with the provision of MECS.

There will be times when you need to refer your patient onwards to the hospital eye service.  Getting your patient seen efficiently and appropriately starts with effective communication and a good referral.  Ensuring your referral contains all salient points is crucial if you wish to avoid your request being delayed, diverted or possibly even rejected.  The following guidance, created in conjunction with local Consultant Ophthalmologists, provides some handy tips on referral essentials according to specific common types of conditions.