For GPs
Eyelid Surgery Referrals
Please refer adults aged 18 years or over, with eyelid, eyelash or lacrimal problems using the guidance below. Referral is usually for a surgical procedure but can also be for assessment of an associated condition (e.g. blepharitis associated with chalazia).
Patients need to be able to cope with undergoing a local anaesthetic procedure. Patients who may need a general anaesthetic are best referred directly to secondary care.
The service is a one-stop service with treatment carried out immediately after assessment. Follow-up appointments are usually unnecessary.
Useful referral information:
- bleeding problems
- cardiac history (pacemaker?)
- phobias (claustrophobia, needle phobia)
- poor mobility (wheelchair users who are unable to transfer)
- DH: aspirin, warfarin, clopidogrel etc.
- Home address and telephone number
How to refer
Referral to Minor Ops Eyelid Surgery
Using the E-Referral system:
Speciality: Ophthalmology
Clinic Type: Oculoplastics/Orbits/Lacrimal or External Eye Disease
Clinic: Minor Eyelid Surgery – Ophthalmology – clinic address, Minor Ops Ltd NX2
Adult Hearing Care Referral form Minor Eyelid Surgery Referral form
