Who should see an orthoptist?
All children with reduced vision, which has not been corrected with glasses
- All children or adults who have a turn in one eye (misalignment of the eyes)
All children or adults who have uncontrolled movements of the eyes
- Anyone who experiences double vision
Anyone who has visual symptoms affecting their education or employment which is not corrected by glasses
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How can an orthoptist help me?
The orthoptist will offer treatments which include; eye patches, eye exercises, prisms or glasses.
The orthoptist will offer advice to help you and others understand your condition and to adapt to any visual difficulties.
How do I get to see an orthoptist?
For an appointment you can ask your GP, health visitor, school nurse, optometrist or hospital consultant
The following groups of people have a higher incidence of eye problems and should be seen by an orthoptist
Children and young people with special educational needs
Children born prematurely or of low birth weight
- People with neurological conditions eg stroke, brain tumour, multiple sclerosis
- People with endocrine disorders e.g. over active thyroid, diabetes