[Eye disease in primary care - examples from three different primary care units]

A retrospective study was performed at three primary care centers, between 1 July 2019 and 31 January 2020. During that period, 200 patients were assessed for eye/vision problems. Demographic data as well as how they were examined, diagnosed and the treatment that was given to them were registered. The most common complaint was eyelid-related conditions (n=60). External inspection of the anterior segment of the eye was the most common investigation (186 patients), whereas visual acuity was meaured in only 19 instances. Infectious conjunctivitis was the most common diagnosis (n=54) and 87 % of those patients were given topical antibiotics. The majority of the patients (60%) were diagnosed and treated at the primary care unit. 72 (36%) were referred to specialized eye care.  We hope that the results of this study will contribute to developing standardized routines and specified equipment demands in primary health care for patients seeking help with ophthalmological problems.