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Perplexing (medically unexplained/functional) symptoms

The following information provides a guide for GPs on how to manage or make a referral for presentation of Perplexing (medically unexplained/functional) symptoms in children.

Low risk pathology

for children aged 5yrs and above

  • Perplexing (medically unexplained) symptoms, such as:
    inability to read, “tunnel vision”,  seeing bubbles, pixelated vision, but without impact on mobility/leisure activities

 

Optometrist: perform GOS sight test
If no explanation found, Non-Urgent referral   to hospital eye service.

Referral information

Always include:

  • Child’s date of birth
  • Address
  • Child’s social worker details (including Borough), if any
  • Parent/carer contact phone number and email

 

Further assistance

This pathway has been produced by Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to help clinicians manage the healthcare of children and young people. However, if you need to contact a paediatric clinician, please see below for contact details:

Moorfields Eye Hospital:

Paediatric helpline: 0207 2533411 extn 4569, Mon- Fri 10:00am-13:00pm then 14:00pm-16:00pm

 

Last updated: April 2021