Table 2.
Common presentations in a cohort of patients not requiring referral to A&E for face-to-face review
| Presenting feature | Consultations, n (%) |
| Red eye with no red flag features | 64 (24.6) |
| Chalazia | 33 (12.7) |
| Itchy eyes | 15 (5.7) |
| Preseptal cellulitis with no orbital involvement | 12 (4.6) |
| Acute anterior uveitis flare (prescription via general practitioner) | 18 (6.9) |
| Existing problem—review/reassurance | 30 (11.5) |
| Other | 88 (33.8) |
| Total | 260 (100) |
A&E, accident and emergency department.