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Management of children's eye conditions

The following information is for GPs to use as a guide when managing and making referrals for children's eye conditions.

  • Absent or uncertain red reflex 
  • Allergic eye disease - (seasonal, perennial, vernal, atopic)
  • Anisocoria (unequal pupils)
  • Bilateral sensorineural hearing deficit
  • Chalazion
  • Chemical injury
  • Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction – delayed tear duct opening from birth
  • Eyelid haemangioma (birthmark on the lid)
  • Eye trauma
  • Failed vision screening in school
  • Frequent blinking
  • Glaucoma (suspected) 
  • Infective conjunctivitis 
  • Lid margin inflammation - Blepharitis
  • Nystagmus
  • Perplexing (medically unexplained/functional) symptoms
  • Pigmented/non-pigmented lesions on the eye 
  • Preseptal/orbital cellulitis
  • Ptosis (droopy eyelid)
  • Strabismus (Squint) 
  • Suspicious Optic Discs
  • Uveitis screening in children with arthritis

Last updated: 13th April 2021
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