When should I refer to the Ophthalmologist?
- Ocular symptoms (blepharospasm, epiphora, change in eye appearance) for which the cause is not apparent, especially if unresponsive to therapy
- Suspicion of glaucoma -- corneal edema, scleral injection, pupillary dilation, visual impairment
- Corneal ulcers which are deep (>50% of the corneal depth) or non-healing (duration > 7 days) even if superficial
- Ocular trauma -- proptosis, corneal or scleral laceration, foreign bodies, intraocular hemorrhage
- Blindness or visual impairment, acute or chronic
- Early evidence of cataracts -- examination prior to complete lens opacity allows for a fundus evaluation to detect evidence of progressive retinal atrophy (PRA). Early detection and treatment of secondary lens-induced uveitis minimizes complications
- Chronic inflammation (possible tumor, uveitis, lens luxation)
- Early evidence of cataracts -- examination prior to complete lens opacity allows for a fundus evaluation to detect evidence of progressive retinal atrophy (PRA). Early detection and treatment of secondary lens-induced uveitis minimizes complications
- Conditions requiring surgery of the cornea or intraocular structures or eyelid reconstruction
- If you have any questions regarding your case, please call. We are happy to provide courtesy telephone consultations.