Orthoptics

The Orthoptic service cares for adults and children with eye movement problems, children with visual development problems as well as those with binocular vision problems (how the eyes work together as a pair).

We offer a comprehensive range of outpatient services including:

• Diagnosis and treatment of reduced vision, squints and double vision
• Stroke and neurology clinics
• Emergency services
• Low visual aid clinics
• Biometry as part of the One Stop Cataract Clinics.

Sites of work:

• King's Mill Hospital, Clinic 7 outpatients
• Newark Hospital 0utpatients
• Ashfield Community Hospital (based on Milne Suite)

Patient story

Please click on the link below to see Bobbi's story. Bobbi is a patient of ours that attends the Orthoptic Department. Bobbi and her Mum, Amy, wanted to share their story so other families know what to expect when coming to the department.