Wet AMD Referrals

College of Optometrists

Please fax all wet AMD referrals to Shrewsbury on the College of Optometrists Referral form (preferred) or Referral Form A choosing medical retina as the reason for referral.

The fax number is 01743 261680. This fax number is monitored regularly.

It is strongly advised that you confirm receipt of the referral. Please call :

Emma Collett - Mr Rao's secretary on 01743 261237

An urgent appointment will be offered in the macula clinic within 2 weeks. The hospital will probably arrange this directly with the patient.

The AMD referral form recommended by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists is available for download from the files on the RHS of this page.

The College of Optometrists take on the latest NICE guidelines on AMD management is available to read/download on the RHS of this page.