Table 2 Diagnosis, diagnosis classification, and conditions considered suitable to be seen by specialist trained GPs or optometrists
DiagnosisN (%)Diagnosis classificationConditions suitable to be seen by specialist trained GPs or optometrists
Acute corneal problem104 (18.6)AcuteNo
Blepharitis66 (11.8)Non-acuteYes
Conjunctivitis50 (8.9)AcuteYes
Anterior uveitis39 (6.9)AcuteNo
Macular disease36 (6.4)AcuteNo
Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD)27 (4.9)AcuteNo
Herpes simplex virus infections26 (4.6)AcuteNo
Chalazion25 (4.4)Non-acuteYes
Trauma25 (4.4)AcuteNo
Dry eye22 (3.9)Non-acuteYes
Other conjunctival disorders22 (3.9)AcuteNo
Neuro-ophthalmology20 (3.6)AcuteNo
Contact lens-related problems17 (3.0)Non-acuteYes
Nothing abnormal detected16 (2.8)Non-acuteYes
Vitreoretinal emergencies15 (2.7)AcuteNo
Cataracts14 (2.6)Non-acuteYes
Glaucoma13 (2.3)AcuteNo
Episcleritis/scleritis12 (2.2)AcuteEpiscleritis only
Oculoplastic11 (2.1)Non-acuteNo