Gos18 2026

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The document is a referral notification form for optometrists to communicate patient details and clinical findings to general practitioners (GPs) or hospital eye services (HES). It includes sections for patient information, optometrist and GP details, spectacle prescriptions, intraocular pressure readings, symptoms, provisional diagnosis, and referral type. The form ensures consent for sharing medical information and outlines the process for sending the referral letter.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the gos18 document in the editor.
Begin by entering the NHS Number and Consultation Date at the top of the form. Ensure you use the correct date format (dd/mm/yyyy).
Fill in the Patient Details section, including Title, DOB, Surname, First Names, and contact numbers. Make sure all information is accurate for effective communication.
In the Optometrist Details section, provide your name, address, email, and telephone number. This ensures that your details are correctly recorded for follow-up.
Complete the Latest Spectacle Prescription fields by entering values for each eye (RE and LE) under Vision parameters such as Sph, Cyl, Axis, and VA.
Document any Salient Symptoms or Clinical Findings in the designated area. This is crucial for a comprehensive referral.
Finally, sign and date the form at the bottom to confirm consent for sharing information with other practitioners.

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What is a GOS 18 form?

The GOS18 EeRS Referral System supports practices to make electronic referrals in accordance with local protocols via Opera. See recent news about this here. This is available according to the area the patient is registered with a GP.