Letters

I referred a patient to see an ophthalmologist after seeing lattice degeneration in the fundus. I received a letter back from the consultant at University Hospital Birmingham saying that he did not see the patient as there is no indication that treatment of lattice degeneration in any way prevents the likelihood of retinal detachment.

I have referred six people with a similar condition last year and they have either been lasered (for prophylaxis), monitored, or referred back to me for regular monitoring. In contrast, they were referred to the Wolverhampton Eye Infirmary (at least they had the decency to see the patients).

Can anyone shed light on this matter as I do not want to refer patients if it is a waste of time to do so?
Prem Kora
Wolverhampton