Table 1.

Retrospective analysis of the reasons patients present as self-referrals for second opinions^*

Requests confirmation of diagnosis/more information	104	60%
From outside ophthalmologist (MD)	94	54%
From outside optometrist (OD)	10	6%
Previous adverse experience	70	40%
Poor bedside manner	5	3%
Distrust of provider	8	5%
Perceived treatment failure/complications	45	26%
Poor provider communication	12	7%
Total	174	100%

Note:

^*All values are rounded to the nearest whole number.