Orthoptics

Orthoptics is an Allied Health Profession (AHP) that investigates, diagnoses and treats defects of binocular vision and abnormalities of eye movements. We see both children and adults of all ages.

We work closely with; orthoptic technicians who perform visual field testing and optical imaging, ophthalmologists, opticians – both in the hospital and the community, as well as other departments as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT). We regularly have orthoptic, optometry and medical students from universities who may be watching or helping with your assessment. ​

We mainly work in an outpatient environment, but we also do inpatient assessment. You may be referred via your GP, health visitor, optician, school screening service or from another department.