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Alethea for Ophthalmology

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Learn more about how Alethea can be used for Ophthalmology eConsults

Referral / management advice for patients with vision changes
Screening / testing advice to identify eye disease in at risk patients
Advice identifying concerning ophthalmic symptoms / conditions

How can our Ophthalmologists help?

Alethea provides eConsult access to Ophthalmologists who are happy to answer questions about many topics, including: 

  • Investigation / testing advice
  • Suggestions for early treatment for many ophthalmic conditions
  • Management advice for patients with ongoing symptoms and ophthalmic conditions

Example questions our Ophthalmologists can answer

Below are some example questions you can ask our Ophthalmologists:

  • Should I refer a patient with a new onset floater and photopsia for urgent assessment?
  • How should I follow a patient with mild non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy seen on recent imaging?
  • What is the next step for a patient with persistently elevated intraocular pressure?
  • Can you help with differential diagnosis for red eye in a contact lens wearer?
  • What are the appropriate screening intervals for a patient with lupus on hydroxychloroquine?
Average decrease in Specialist wait times of 51%
Over 32,425 eConsults sent
70% of patients were not sent directly to the specialist 

Are you ready to send an eConsult through Alethea?