| Condition | How Soon | Additional Information |
| Temporal arteritis | Urgent | Refer to ophthalmology only if visual symptoms are present otherwise referral is to Rheumatology.Start oral prednisolone. |
| Nerve palsy without red flags (see diplopia algorithm) | Routine | See also diplopia |
| Optic neuritis | Urgent | |
| Disc swelling/ suspected idiopathic intracranial hypertension | Urgent | Consider optometrist assessment |
| Pre-existing/worsening adult squint | Routine | Refer if would consider surgery |
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