title: Eye problems in general practice. To refer or not to refer.
abstract: A significant number of eye problems present to the general practitioner. Most of these can be handled without referral to a specialist. This article attempts to give some guidance to the practitioner faced with an ophthalmological problem in the office. Sophisticated equipment is required in very few cases to make a working diagnosis. General practitioners should continue to be involved in primary eye care.
authors.affiliation: Monash Medical Centre in south-eastern Melbourne.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: McDonald
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008875:Middle Aged; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012307:Risk Factors; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D015351:Vision Screening