Exclusion criteria
Circle Reading Hospital exclusion criteria for NHS e-Referral (Choose & Book) patients
- BMI greater than 50
- Patient under the age of 18
- MI/CVA/Recurrent TIA within the last 6 months
- Cardiac related disorders
- Life threatening respiratory disorders (COPD, Bronchiectasis etc.)
- Severe & life threatening blood disorders
- Unstable psychiatric disorder
- Visual acuities under 6/12 for cataract surgery
- Glaucoma
- Lid cyst removal
Ophthalmology primary care exclusion criteria for NHS e-Referral (Choose & Book) patients
- Glaucoma, including visual field defects, optic disc problems and raised IOP
- Uveitis/Iritis
- Retinal problems – except flashing lights/floaters and choroidal naevi
- Macula problems- including wet and dry age related macula degeneration
- Diplopia/Orthoptic service/Squints
- Headaches/ papilloedema
- Keratoconus
- Lid Cyst/chalazion/any condition requiring lid surgery
Cataract exclusion criteria for NHS e-Referral (Choose & Book) patients
- Visual Acuities under 6/12 for cataract surgery OR there are
considerations if it is negatively affecting the patients lifestyle. E.g. significant glare in daylight - Patients under the age of 18
- Patients with BMI greater than 50
- Any new cardiac problems within the last 6 months, including but not
restricted to pacemaker fitting, MI, diagnosis of Atrial Fibrillation. - History of CVA,TIA within the last 6 months
- Any respiratory condition that means that the patient is unable to lie flat for up to 40 minutes
- Mobile, and if a wheelchair is used they should be able to transfer from chair to trolley easily with minimal help
- Any patients already in the care of Ophthalmology in another hospital
- Unstable psychiatric disorder
- Any patients that do not have capacity to give informed consent
- Uncontrolled diabetes. Random blood sugar should be 12mmol or less and HbA1c less than 69mmols
- Previous or current complicated ophthalmic history
If you have any queries, please contact the Circle Reading bookings team:
Call 0118 922 6925 or email Circle.bookings@nhs.net