Eye emergencies may present in the GP surgery, A&E or an outpatient clinic, but few people outside of ophthalmology are confident about the management of eye problems. This book will give you the essential skills to: * perform an initial assessment * understand what you can manage yourself and how to do the basics * decide when you need to refer to ophthalmology. In addition, the book provides: * a glossary of common ophthalmic terminology and medications which will be invaluable when reviewing ophthalmology letters * a triage ready reckoner to help you sort the symptoms and decide how quickly you need to refer * a systems-based approach to highlight common conditions and then describes how to assess, investigate and manage each of them * a guide to the most common investigations and how to interpret the results. At all stages, symbols are used to highlight what can safely be undertaken in general practice and A&E, and when ophthalmologists should take over. Red flag boxes highlight