Informtion for GPs & Optometrists referring BSOL Patients for AMD Assessment and Treatment

  • Referral Letter

    How do I refer?

    Modality ophthalmology accepts referrals for confirmed or suspected wet AMD assessment and treatment. We have three routes of referral:

    · e-RS (via GP)

    · NHS email: nhsbsolicb.modalityophthreferrals@nhs.net

    · Opera

  • To Do List

    What should my referral include?

    We are happy to accept hand written referrals, GOS 18 or AMD proforma. Details of patient’s symptoms (if any), visual acuity and any previous eye treatments are also helpful to us. OCT images can be particularly useful (stills or video files) and can be emailed to our referrals email.

  • Referral Process Diagram

    When will my referral be processed?

    Within 1 working day of being received.

  • Clock

    How quickly will my patient be seen?

    We are currently meeting the 2 week referral to treatment deadline. Your patient will be seen within 2 weeks of receiving their referral.

  • Phone and Letter

    How do I contact you?

    We are more than happy to answer any clinical or non-clinical queries that you may have.

    Patient Queries to: 0330 041 7475 Option 3

    Optometrist/GP queries:

    nhsbsolicb.modality.ophthqueries@nhs.net