Assessment of glaucoma referral letter for quality and accuracy among patients referred to a tertiary eye care center

Abstract

Purpose: To assess the quality and accuracy of glaucoma referrals from ophthalmologist. Methods: Retrospective review of patients chart with referral letter to a tertiary glaucoma center between January and December 2017. Patients aged 90% of referral letter did not have the essential parameters. A standard template for glaucoma referral is suggested, which will help the patient to get better transfer of care.

Keywords

• angle closure glaucoma
• glaucoma
• gonioscopy
• referral letter