Diagnostic outcomes of optometric referrals in a VA medical center.
408 conditions affecting the visual system of patients presenting in the optometry clinic of the Birmingham Veterans Administration Medical Center (BVAMC) were referred to other providers within the medical center for care outside the scope of optometric responsibility. Rates of compliance and confirmation are given for nine major categories of eye problems, and the data is analyzed on the basis of age, visual acuity, type of consultation and disposition. Pertinent literature citations are provided.
D000407:Alabama; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006787:Hospitals, Veterans; D006801:Humans; D009885:Ophthalmology; D009907:Optometry; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D014792:Visual Acuity