51猎奇

Orthoptists and optometrists

Orthoptists assess, diagnose and treat patients of all ages, including babies and young children with squint and elderly patients with double vision.

Orthoptists specialist in:

• Assessing babies and children for vision defects;
• Treating adults with double vision associated with conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, and acquired brain injuries;
• Providing measurements for squint surgery;
• Specialist vision assessment following stroke;
• Assessment of children with specific learning difficulties;
• Assessment of children with special educational needs.

Our orthoptists are also involved in the intravitreal treatment of age-related macular degeneration.

Optometrists are primary healthcare specialists trained to examine the eyes to detect defects in vision, signs of injury, ocular diseases or abnormality and problems with general health. They specialist in providing advice on the best visual correction (refraction), contact lens fitting/aftercare, and low visual aids. They also participate in glaucoma clinics.

Our orthoptists and optometrists work closely with ophthalmologists and eye care providers.

Locations

We provide services from three main sites, 51猎奇 District Hospital, Ripon Community Hospital and Mowbray Square Medical Centre in 51猎奇.

Referral

There are many routes into our service. We accept referrals from GPs, community optometrists, health visitors, hospital doctors and ophthalmologists. We also accept direct referral from the Stroke Team.

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Useful links

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provides help and support for those who have suffered a stroke.

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