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Eyelid haemangioma

The following information provides a guide for GPs on how to manage or make a referral for presentation of Eyelid haemangioma (birthmark on lid).

  • Low Pathology

    • Small, flat lesion
    • Pupil not covered
    • No other haemangiomas on lids/face/other parts of the body

     

    No referral required

  • Potentially serious for vision

    • Large or raised lesion distorting eye lid
    • Pupil covered
    • Increasing in size over time

     

    Non urgent referral to hospital eye services

  • Additional haemangiomas on other parts of the body

    Refer to general paediatric team for systemic treatment

Referral information

• If possible, attach photo of face and eyes to e-referral

Always include:

  • Child’s date of birth
  • Address
  • NHS Number
  • Child’s social worker details (including Borough), if any
  • Parent/carer contact phone number and email

 

GP Management

Whilst waiting for eye clinic appointment:

  • Timolol gel-forming (Timoptol 0.5% LA) eye drops to apply to the haemangioma (not the eye) twice daily

 

Further assistance

This pathway has been produced by Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to help clinicians manage the healthcare of children and young people. However, if you need to contact a Paediatric clinician, please see below for contact details:

Moorfields Eye Hospital:

Paediatric helpline: 0207 2533411 extn 4569, Mon- Fri 10:00am-13:00pm then 14:00pm-16:00pm

 

Last updated: April 2021