Number, reason, and outcome of referrals to hospital from community optometrists by follow up visit
| 6 months | 12 months | 18 months | 24 months |
Total referrals No (%) | |
| Number of referrals | 38 | 45 | 35 | 49 | 167 (100.0) |
| Reason for referral | |||||
| Fields | 22 | 21 | 20 | 30 | 93 (55.7) |
| Intraocular pressure | 7 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 32 (19.2) |
| Cup disc ratio | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 (7.2) |
| More than one | 6 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 30 (18.0) |
| Changes confirmed | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 121 (72.5) |
| Treatment changed | 24 | 22 | 19 | 12 | 77 (46.1) |