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Optic nerve emergency

Posted By sculptormt78

"Optic nerve emergency"

About: Sydney / Sydney Eye Hospital / Emergency Department

(as the patient),

Was referred to go straight to the hospital following a regular eye check up due to an incidental finding of my optic nerve being swollen and serious.

Following going into the hospital after being referred for an emergency examination, was greeted with lovely staff at the counter who were very clear with instructions. I felt the nurse I encountered who completed all the precursor tests before I saw a doctor was very calm and collected.

I didn’t have to wait very long until I then met with a junior doctor who completed scans of my optic nerve and explained to me the possibilities of what it could be. Following all of the tests, I was given a referral for an MRI which I will be completing soon along with a follow up neuro-optical appointment. Based on my experience, I would highly recommend the Sydney Eye Hospital to anyone with similar issues as me.

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Response from Pauline Rumma, Director, Clinical Services, Sydney and Sydney Eye Hospital last week
Pauline Rumma
Director, Clinical Services,
Sydney and Sydney Eye Hospital

Submitted on 19/04/2024 at 3:01 PM
Published on Care Opinion at 3:20 PM

Dear sculptormt78

Thank you for sharing your experience during what must have been an unsettling time for yourself. We are pleased to hear that you had a positive experience with the team at Sydney and Sydney Eye Hospital and that our team demonstrated exceptional teamwork and professionalism to ensure you had all the diagnostic tests and referral for further care. All the best with your follow up and ongoing care.

Kind regards,

Dr Pauline Rumma
Director of Clinical Services

Natalie Maier
Director of Nursing and Support Services

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