Paediatric Ophthalmology

This site is intended for professional use; it is NOT for use by members of the public. It is not replacement for advice from your usual healthcare professional. If you have any comments, thoughts or feedback please contact us at: tay.referralguidance@nhs.scot.

Note that this email address contacts the team managing the website rather than the service itself; as such, please do not reach out with clinical queries or concerns.

Who We Are

Part of the hospital eye service providing specialist services for children with eye problems.

Who to Refer

Age Condition/Complaint Referral Plan

<5yr All* Hospital eye service

>5yr Vision or glasses related Community optician

>5yr Everything else (including squint) Hospital eye service

Who Not to Refer

We may very occasionally ask you to direct that child to their Community Optometrist based on the specific clinical scenario.

How to Refer

All referrals go to ophthalmology rather than paediatrics.
Outpatient SCI Gateway referral to Ophthalmology. Where relevant photographs are very helpful for appropriate triage.
Emergency referrals or to discuss an emergency problem please contact the on call doctor via the switch board 01382 660111

Alternatives to Referral

Non-urgent advice can be provided via SCI Gateway advice referral.

Useful Resources

Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction (CNLDO)
NHS inform 'squint' patient information leaflet
NHS Inform conjunctivitis in children