Watery Eye

This condition is treated in the Ophthalmology (Eye) clinic.

Pre-referral work-up

History

The following condition is not routinely seen at the Royal Hobart Hospital Eye Clinic and may be appropriately managed by the general practitioner, local ophthalmologist or optometrist:

• Uncomplicated paediatric nasolacrimal duct obstruction where infant less than one year of age as most spontaneously resolve

All referrals should comply to the Standard Referral guidelines and include in particular:

• Duration, severity and triggers
• History dacryocystitis
• History of trauma or previous surgery
• History of recent or current illness in adults
• Lid malpositions
• Paediatric:
  • Duration
  • Associated episodes of conjunctivitis or dacrocystitis
  • History allergies

Tests

Optometrist or ophthalmologist assessment if not emergency. Should include where possible:

• Visual acuity and refraction
• Slit-lamp examination findings
• Schirmers tear test
• Syringing of tear duct for an adult

Interim/GP management

To refer a patient with this condition, please see the Ophthalmology clinic page for the full referral process and templates.

Observe infant with uncomplicated early-onset nasolacrimal duct obstruction where infant less than one year of age as most spontaneously resolve.

For more information please see the HealthPathways Tasmania website.

Availability

North

THS Northern Region does not offer a public eye clinic. See Health Pathways for more information

North West

Unavailable.

South

Wellington Clinics (Level 11)
Phone: 03 6166 0000
Fax: 03 6234 9454