Triage Tool

This ophthalmic triage tool is designed to help nurses and general practitioners quickly assess common eye presentations and determine the appropriate urgency of referral. Enter the patient’s age group, symptom duration, and select the relevant symptoms and risk factors from the dropdowns and checklists. Once submitted, the tool provides a triage category (Emergency, Urgent, or Routine), suggested provisional diagnoses, and management guidance aligned with the Otago Handbook of Ophthalmology. Use it as a structured decision-support aid alongside your clinical judgement.

Disclaimer
This tool provides general clinical guidance only and does not replace a full eye examination or specialist assessment. If there is any concern about vision, severe pain, or rapid deterioration, escalate for urgent medical or ophthalmology review regardless of the tool’s output.