{"id":3919,"date":"2022-05-03T11:47:20","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T10:47:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/refhelp\/guidelines\/eyelidlacerations\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T14:44:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T14:44:43","slug":"eyelidlacerations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/refhelp\/guidelines\/ophthalmology\/traumaeye\/eyelidlacerations\/","title":{"rendered":"Eyelid Lacerations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>These need investigated to ensure they do not involve the lacrimal apparatus which can be quite complex to repair. Describe the laceration with the location, length and shape of the wound? Are they partial thickness or full thickness involving the tarsal plate?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>JC &amp; BC 28\/1\/26<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs\" data-active-tab=\"0\"><ul class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__nav-links\"><\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__nav-link\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title-wrapper\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title\">Referral Guidelines<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who to refer:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/files\/sites\/2\/Ophthalmology-\u2013-Lothian-GP-and-Optometry-Ophthalmology-Referral-Pathway.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/files\/sites\/2\/Ophthalmology-\u2013-Lothian-GP-and-Optometry-Ophthalmology-Referral-Pathway.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Please see Lothian GP and optometry ophthalmology referral pathway<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/files\/sites\/2\/Urgency-of-the-condition.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/files\/sites\/2\/Urgency-of-the-condition.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Urgency of the condition<\/a>&nbsp;for details on how soon patients should receive an appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to refer:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We require a referral letter for EVERY patient<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The preferred referral process is via SCI Gateway. If sending\/forwarding a referral via SCI gateway please include past medical history, allergies and medications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not have access to fax or SCI Gateway e.g. if you have arranged an appointment out of hours please send a written referral letter with the patient to bring to their appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only if SCI Gateway is unavailable should a letter be typed or handwritten. Please write legibly and include your examination findings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have arranged an appointment in the acute referral clinic and you are referring from within another hospital in Lothian please use TRAK to type the referral.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__nav-link\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title-wrapper\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title\">Resources and Links<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/files\/sites\/2\/Low-Visual-Aid-Clinic-2021-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Low Visual Aid Clinic 2021<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/files\/sites\/2\/Patient-Support-Service.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/files\/sites\/2\/Patient-Support-Service.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Patient Support Service<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/files\/sites\/2\/Ophthalmology-PILAdjustable-Squint-Surgery-for-Adults-Jan17-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ophthalmology- PIL Adjustable Squint Surgery for Adults Jan17<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/files\/sites\/2\/Ophthalmology-PIL-Cataract-Apr17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ophthalmology-PIL Cataract Apr17<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/files\/sites\/2\/Ophthalmology-PIL-LocalAnaesthesia-Apr17-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Ophthalmology -PIL Local Anaesthesia Apr17<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/files\/sites\/2\/Optometry-LEHN-GP-Reply-1.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/files\/sites\/2\/Optometry-LEHN-GP-Reply-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Optometry LEHN GP Reply Form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/files\/sites\/2\/Optometry-Poster-look-no-further-than-optometrist.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/files\/sites\/2\/Optometry-Poster-look-no-further-than-optometrist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Optometry Poster \u2013 look no further than optometrist<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/files\/sites\/2\/Optometry-Lothian-Eye-Network-Triage-Form-V2-Jan18-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Optometry Lothian Eye Network Triage Form V2 Jan18<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/files\/sites\/2\/Optometry-IT-support-info-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Optometry IT support info<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/files\/sites\/2\/GP-referral-to-Optometry-Cataract-and-other-conditions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">GP referral to optometry for Cataract &amp; Other conditions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/files\/sites\/2\/Optometrist-Cataract-Referral-Form-OPT-003-Electronic.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Optometrist Cataract Referral Form OPT 003 (Electronic)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/files\/sites\/2\/Optometrist-Cataract-Referral-Form-OPT-003-Printable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Optometrist Cataract Referral Form OPT 003 (printable)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/files\/sites\/2\/Opthal-Squint-Amblyopia-Flowchart-2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Opthal Squint Amblyopia Flowchart 2018<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/files\/sites\/2\/Optometrist-General-Referral-Form-OPT001-Electronic.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Optometrist General Referral Form OPT001 (Electronic)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/files\/sites\/2\/Optometrist-General-Referral-Form-OPT001-Printable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Optometrist General Referral Form OPT001 (Printable)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These need investigated to ensure they do not involve the lacrimal apparatus which can be quite complex to repair. Describe the laceration with the location, length and shape of the wound? Are they partial thickness or full thickness involving the tarsal plate? 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Are they partial thickness or full thickness involving the tarsal plate? 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