Information is current as of April 2018. This information is designed as a guide only and does not replace clinician judgement. Please contact the clinic directly for specific advice.

Information is current as of April 2018. This information is designed as a guide only and does not replace clinician judgement. Please contact the clinic directly for specific advice.

Information is current as of April 2018. This information is designed as a guide only and does not replace clinician judgement. Please contact the clinic directly for specific advice.

Information is current as of April 2018. This information is designed as a guide only and does not replace clinician judgement. Please contact the clinic directly for specific advice.

Information is current as of April 2018. This information is designed as a guide only and does not replace clinician judgement. Please contact the clinic directly for specific advice.

Information is current as of April 2018. This information is designed as a guide only and does not replace clinician judgement. Please contact the clinic directly for specific advice.

Information is current as of April 2018. This information is designed as a guide only and does not replace clinician judgement. Please contact the clinic directly for specific advice.

Information is current as of April 2018. This information is designed as a guide only and does not replace clinician judgement. Please contact the clinic directly for specific advice.

Information is current as of April 2018. This information is designed as a guide only and does not replace clinician judgement. Please contact the clinic directly for specific advice.

Information is current as of April 2018. This information is designed as a guide only and does not replace clinician judgement. Please contact the clinic directly for specific advice.

Information is current as of April 2018. This information is designed as a guide only and does not replace clinician judgement. Please contact the clinic directly for specific advice.

Clinic Name Westmead Eye Clinic

Conditions seen

General ophthalmology including (but not limited to): • AMD • Cataracts • Corneal Disease • Diabetic Eye Disease • Diplopia • Drug treatment • Eyelids/Malposition • Eye Trauma & Emergencies • General Ophthalmology (Eye Infections / Inflammations, Eye Pain/Discomfort) • Glaucoma • Medical Retina (macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions,

Inherited disease) • Neuro-Ophthalmology • Oculoplastics (eyelid disorders, watery eye, orbital disease) • Ophthalmological Headache • Retinal Disorders • Strabismus/Squint • Surgical Intervention • Uveitis/Inflammatory eye conditions • Visual Disturbance/ Vision Loss (non cataract) • Vitreoretinal surgery (retinal detachment, macular holes, epiretinal membranes).

Please refer to Westmead Hospital Ophthalmology Referral Guidelines for more detailed information (see end of document for guidelines)

Diagnostic Services include: • Humphrey Visual Field tests • Ocular Coherence Tomography • Nerve Fibre Analysis • Fluorescein angiography/Isocyanine green angiography • Orthoptic assessment of ocular motility conditions, binocular vision, diplopia and

symptoms of eye strain • Colour vision assessment • Pentacam • Endothelial cell count • Keratometry (measurement of the curvature and diameter of the cornea for

diagnostic purposes) • Refraction (measurement of the refractive power of the eye for diagnostic

purposes) • A and B Scan Other Procedures and Investigations: • Eye Dressings/removal of sutures • Minor surgical procedures (biopsies, lesion/cyst removal)

Information is current as of April 2018. This information is designed as a guide only and does not replace clinician judgement. Please contact the clinic directly for specific advice.

• Pre & Post-operative assessment and patient education

Conditions not seen

Routine Screening Please refer to Westmead Hospital Ophthalmology Referral Guidelines for more detailed information (see end of document for guidelines)

Paediatric service N/A

Accept referrals from

GP, Optometrist, Ophthalmologist Other Specialists Emergency Department

How to refer

Routine Outpatient Clinic Referrals

All referrals require triage prior to appointment allocation. The Eye Clinic recommends the use of our endorsed Referral Template (attached on following page) which ensures all minimum referral requirements are met. Email the completed referral form to WSLHD-Eyeclinic@health.nsw.gov.au alternatively Fax to (02) 8890 6117 Mail to PO BOX 533, WENTWORTHVILLE 2145 In order to triage accurately to the most appropriate specialist clinic, within a clinically suitable timeframe, it is critical that we receive accurate and details referral information. In some cases this may require diagnostic support from local ophthalmologists or optometrists. The referring GP or optometrist must include: • Clear statement of symptoms • Duration of problem – sudden onset / long standing • Risk factors • Date of last eye examination – including refraction and BCVA • Current diagnostic report if available

Urgent referrals

Urgent Outpatient Clinic Referrals

For Urgent Referrals, please follow the above process to submit the referral to the Eye Clinic. Practitioners and Health Care Professionals, please contact the clinic via (02) 8890 6668 to speak to our Nurse Team Leader to progress the referral. Emergency Referrals For Emergency Referrals please phone the Westmead Hospital switchboard on (02) 8890 5555 and ask for the Ophthalmology Registrar On Call or ask the patient to present to our Emergency Department:

Information is current as of April 2018. This information is designed as a guide only and does not replace clinician judgement. Please contact the clinic directly for specific advice.

GP/optometrist calls (urgent appointments), 8890 6668 GP/optometrist calls (urgent appointments) ON CALL Reg via switch, 8890 5555

Contact (02) 8890 6668

Hours Monday – Friday 0800-1630hrs

Website https://www.wslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Westmead-Hospital/Our-Services/Our-Services

Additional Information

Full Orthoptic Services and Diagnostic Screening ANTI -VGEF SERVICES AVAILABLE IN PRIVATE ROOMS Westmead Hospital’s Community Eye Care (C-Eye-C) Program has been established for the management of patients with low-risk chronic eye diseases, such as diabetic eye disease or glaucoma. To refer to C-Eye-C please follow the above referral process sending your referral to allow the referral to be triaged appropriately.