As members of the primary healthcare team, we work alongside doctors every day in the area of ocular health.
We provide screening and management of Glaucoma, Diabetes and Macular Degeneration, to name but a few, and also have relations with consultant ophthalmologists to facilitate easy referral for our patients, when necessary.
When we are suspicious of a condition but are not convinced treatment is needed, we email detailed notes and imagery of our area of concern to our ophthalmologist colleagues asking their opinion prior to formalizing the referral. The ophthalmologist indicates whether or not they need to investigate further.