Orthoptists specialise in assessing and treating eye movement and vision problems. At Spire Healthcare we help patients of all ages overcome double vision, lazy eye, misalignment, and other visual difficulties to improve clarity, coordination, and quality of life
Why you might need it
Orthoptics is a specialty focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of eye movement, binocular vision (how your eyes work together), and visual function. Patients with double vision, lazy eye (amblyopia), strabismus (misalignment), or eye coordination problems often benefit from orthoptic assessment and are often referred by their optician or consultant.
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Who will do it?
Our patients are at the heart of what we do and we want you to be in control of your care.
All of our orthoptists are fully qualified and benefit from working in our modern, well-equipped hospitals and clinics.
Before your treatment
We're here to help you every step of the way. You will have a formal consultation with the orthoptist of your choice. During this time you will be able to explain your medical history, symptoms and any concerns you might have.
Your orthoptist will discuss your medical history with you and perform a thorough assessment of your condition. They will also discuss with you whether they feel any other tests are needed.
With your permission our orthoptist will liaise with your GP, optician or consultant and provide a detailed discharge summary at the end of your treatment.
Preparing for your treatment
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The procedure
Orthoptic treatment may involve:
- Orthoptic assessment: Detailed evaluation of eye alignment, eye movement, focusing, and binocular vision
- Vision therapy / eye exercises: Tailored exercises to improve eye coordination, tracking, convergence, and stereopsis
- Prism therapy: Use of prism lenses to correct double vision or misalignment
- Pre- and post-surgical orthoptic care: For patients undergoing eye muscle surgery, orthoptists help before and after surgery to optimise results.
Aftercare
Therapy plans are personalised, with regular reviews to monitor progress. In many cases, exercises or prism corrections can significantly improve visual symptoms and quality of life.
Why choose Spire?
We are committed to delivering excellent individual care and customer service across our network of hospitals, clinics and specialist care centres around the UK. Our dedicated and highly trained team aim to achieve consistently excellent results. For us it's more than just treating patients, it's about looking after people.
Important to note
The treatment described on this page may be adapted to meet your individual needs, so it's important to follow your healthcare professional's advice and raise any questions that you may have with them.