Date of last review: Due to be updated

Differential diagnosis

  • Retinal tear
  • Retinal detachment
  • Intermediate uveitis
  • Vitreous haemorrhage

Possible management by Optometrist

Treatment

  • None

Advice

  • Reassure the patient, explain possible risk of future retinal detachment
    • Give the patient retinal detachment warning leaflet
  • Review patient in 6 week's time. If no changes at 6 week review - discharge the patient with retinal detachment warning advice

Management Category

  • No referral
  • Refer to ophthalmology if adverse features present
    • Tobacco dust
    • Retinal tear
    • Retinal detachment
    • Vitreous haemorrhage

Possible management by Ophthalmologist

  • As above