Practices wishing to refer a patient for cataract surgery should, where possible, do so using the EeRS/Cinapsis system provided the patient meets the local eligibility criteria. Where it is not possible to refer via EeRS/Cinapsis a referral should be done via a GOS18 to the patient’s GP only. Referrals should not be sent directly to providers as these may be rejected and returned delaying patient care.
The referral will then be triaged, ensuring that the patient is offered choice of provider as per the agreed pathway.
Please click here to read NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board’s Communication relating to cataract surgery referral.