Enhanced services: Primary care in South Wales - part 2

Case study

Patient initials: MR Age 39

Condition: microbial keratitis

Date of initial assessment with us October 29, 2016.

History

MR phoned the practice from Bangladesh on October 24, where they were currently on business, to arrange urgent appointment on their return to discuss an issue acquired while abroad.

Normally an extended wear contact lens wearer, MR had developed a red and painful left eye. They saw a GP in the American embassy who arranged a private consultation with a local ophthalmologist who prescribed:

They were also advised to consult an ophthalmologist on return but had experienced difficulties arranging a suitable HES appointment so had contacted us to be seen as a Band 1 Eye Health Examination Wales patient.