Optometry · Referral letter · Task 1

New flashes and floaters

You are an optometrist. The case notes below record your work on 10 September 2026. Write to Dr David Chen, Ophthalmologist, Ophthalmology Outpatients, 24 Mill Road, Brookfield. Request ophthalmological assessment, explaining the findings and their limits. Select the information this recipient needs and write approximately 180-200 words in the body.

Patient: Sofia Green

Case notes

• N01Date: 10 September 2026. Patient: Sofia Green.
• N02Onset yesterday: new right-eye floaters/flashes; dark spots and brief peripheral flashes.
• N03No curtain-like shadow or central vision loss reported.
• N04Today: corrected acuity 6/6 each eye; peripheral retinal view incomplete despite examination; retinal break not excluded.
• N05Background: moderate myopia; spectacles; no recent trauma; no regular medication.
• N06Previous care: routine spectacle update last year.
• N07Social: works in administration; partner available to drive.
• N08Explanation: same-day assessment needed; no diagnosis assigned; normal central acuity does not establish normal peripheral retina.
• N09Plan: Dr David Chen, Ophthalmologist; urgent retinal assessment today. Triage nurse confirmed referral receipt by telephone; patient agrees attendance.
• N10Enclosure: examination record, including visualised/nonvisualised areas.
• N11Follow-up: send findings/plan for coordinated optometric care.