Age-related macular degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration — referral criteria for Ophthalmology services.

Eligibility

At least one must be met for the patient to be eligible for referral.

Clinically suspected or confirmed age-related macular degeneration with initial primary-care work-up completed

Routine referral criteria

Determine Category 2 or 3 urgency.

New onset of reduced central vision and/or distortion due to neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

Usually managed in primary care

Review or continuation of treatment of neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Early intermediate or geographic atrophy (dry) age-related macular degeneration (AMD)