Ophthalmology diagnosis/triage flowcharts (Guidelines)

TAM (Treatments and Medicines) NHS Highland
NHS Highland

Audience

  • Highland HSCP 

Obvious ophthalmological emergencies

  • Penetrating injuries
  • Chemical burns
  • Orbital cellulitis
  • Endophthalmitis
  • Sudden profound visual loss
  • Acute angle closure glaucoma
  • Corneal ulcer

See: Ophthalmology emergency guidelines

Double vision

Pupil size

Red eye

Visual loss

 

Watery eyes

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 21/03/2023

Next review date: 28/02/2026

Author(s): Ophthalmology Review Group .

Version: 4

Approved By: Approved TAMSG of the ADTC

Reviewer name(s): Dr T Leslie, Consultant Ophthalmologist .

Document Id: TAM185