Assessment of the Quality of Glaucoma Referral Letters Based on a Survey of Glaucoma Specialists and a Glaucoma Guideline

Referral letters frequently did not include important information, with 34% of referral letters deemed substandard. Optometrist referrals were better than ophthalmologist referrals in terms of content and legibility. A checklist of clinical details for referring physicians is suggested, which includes maximum and current IOP, disc evaluation, serial VFs, and serial disc imaging.