Colin Lee opticians are very proud to be able to offer the unique services of an Orthoptist to all of their practices through Ben Marchant BSc(Hons). An Orthoptist is an eye specialist in diagnosing and managing eye co-ordination issues such as Amblyopia (lazy Eye), strabismus (squints) and diplopia (double vision).
Orthoptic services are usually only available in a hospital and have long waiting times for initial appointments following referrals and then subsequent follow up appointments. Not anymore!
Squints in children under 7 don’t often present with symptoms, The eye will appear to point in a different position. Sometimes it can just be a false appearance of this and there is no need to worry, or in other cases if left undetected and untreated it can lead to sight loss.
A lazy eye can, in many cases be reversed if detected and dealt with before the age of 7. Double vision can be a serious sign requiring emergency attention or it could be simply lazy/weakened muscles around the eye which can be exercised, corrected with prisms or require surgery.
Following your routine eye exam we can now offer services to dramatically reduce your waiting time from one off consultations to see if; a squint is indeed present, if you’ve had a squint since childhood we can consult you if surgery is possible, determine the cause of your symptoms and therefore if more urgent attention.
Full management packages available for correcting intermittent double vision through exercises, and patching treatment for lazy eyes.
Initial consultations cost £50 with follow up appointments £29.95 and treatment packages available for multiple visits.
Any questions or for more information please contact your local branch.