I received a referral from my GP to visit ward 6 to investigate a severe pain in my left eye. The optometrist who's name I wasn't given did not refer to my medical records. Her findings were I had blepharitis and dry eyes which have been in my medical records for some time, which she would have noted had she bothered to check, I then spent half an hour in pharmacy only to find the drops prescribed were also already prescribed by the hospital optometrist.. I am still no wiser but I believe the pain was caused by a tear duct infection as I have had a discharge of pus from that area. I would of thought it was regular practise to refer to a patients medical records. Regards Robert Robinson
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About: Burnley General Hospital Burnley General Hospital Burnley BB10 2PQ
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