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To reduce false positive referrals into HES glaucoma clinics, both on the grounds of IOP and visual field (or both concurrently).
Primary care optometrists will perform repeat readings of IOP and/or visual fields prior to referral, to ensure that they are consistently outside normal limits.
Accreditation
WOPEC Glaucoma Level 1.
Entry to Pathway
Via a GOS or private sight test Patients who are identified as having IOP >24mmHg but <31mmHg by NCT (non-contact tonometry), and no other signs of glaucoma, and/or patients who are identified as having suspect glaucomatous visual fields.
Service Pathway Online
Up to two repeat readings of IOP using a contact application tonometer (Goldmann or Perkins). Visual field test repeated with a threshold standard automated perimeter.
N.B Some services do not include a repeat of visual fields.
Contact your local Clinical Lead or through the Blue Bubble button or email hello@referral.support
