Diplopia
Outpatients | Ophthalmology (Eye)This condition is treated in the Ophthalmology (Eye) clinic.
Pre-referral work-up
History
All referrals should comply to the Standard Referral guidelines and include in particular:
- Duration of condition
- Pain or no pain
- Details of cranial nerve examination
- Any history of ptosis or pupil change
- Eye movement examination
- History of thyroid or neurological disease
Tests
- Ophthalmologist or optometrist report when available
Interim/GP management
To refer a patient with this condition, please see the Ophthalmology clinic page for the full referral process and templates.
For more information please see the HealthPathways Tasmania website.
Clinic appointments
🚩 Red location flags are clinical indicators of possible serious underlying conditions requiring further medical intervention. They may or may not indicate an emergency.
Emergency
🚩 Sudden onset diplopia. Ring on call Ophthalmic Registrar to discuss
🚩 Sudden onset ptosis. Ring on call Ophthalmic Registrar to discuss
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Learn more about when to access emergency care and non-emergency care options if the injury or illness is not serious or life-threatening.
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