Paediatric Ophthalmology
NHS Tayside RefGuide
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Who to refer
| Age | Condition/ complaint | Referral plan |
| <5yr | All* | Hospital eye service |
| >5yr | Vision or glasses related | Community optician |
| >5yr | Everything else (including squint) | Hospital eye service |
Who not to refer
We may very occasionally ask you to direct that child to their Community Optometrist based on the specific clinical scenario.
How to refer
All referrals go to ophthalmology rather than paediatrics.
Outpatient SCI Gateway referral to Ophthalmology. Where relevant photographs are very helpful for appropriate triage.
Emergency referrals or to discuss an emergency problem please contact the on call doctor via the switch board 01382 660111
Alternatives to referral
Non-urgent advice can be provided via SCI Gateway advice referral.
Who we are
Part of the hospital eye service providing specialist services for children with eye problems.