Orthoptic Visual Processing Difficulties Clinic
Bright Eyes Orthoptist
Visual processing is the ability of the brain to interpret and make sense of what our eyes see and the way the brain makes sense of visual information. Struggling with one or more aspects of visual processing may cause difficulties with reading, writing and learning.
Through my work as a fully-qualified Orthoptist in Cornwall I assess, diagnose and manage various eye conditions in adults and children.
I assess patients with double vision, suspected binocular vision dysfunction and can assess children of various ages (although a minimum age of 7 years applies for the visual processing parts of the test). However, I will discuss your needs prior to booking an appointment to ensure this is the right route for you. Many patients need a multi-disciplinary approach to their care, which I cannot offer on a private,independant basis. I will be honest and transparent with this and will inform you if I feel you or your child is best suited to NHS care.
General Orthoptic problems can be treated within the NHS Orthoptic service, however Visual Processing Difficulties is a specialist clinic of which there is currently no NHS provision for Visual Processing Difficulties in Cornwall.
This is where I come in…
Who Can Benefit from Orthoptic Assessment?
Orthoptists are the experts in diagnosing and treating defects in eye movement and problems with how the eyes work together. If you or your child experience any of the symptoms below, get in touch and learn how an Orthoptist can assess, diagnose and help you to treat these issues…
Double-vision
Rivers in text
Tiring easily when reading
Reversing letters (‘b’ and ‘d’)
Difficulty copying text
Confusing similar-looking words
Light sensitivity (screens)
Words moving on page
Skipping/re-reading words
Blurred vision
Fidgeting when reading
Lack of concentration
Struggles reading black text on white background
Trouble with different fonts
Forgetting what has been read
Struggling academically
Difficulties with left and right
Orthoptists specialise in the assessment of visual function, particularly in children and those with communication difficulties
Many people will have some form of difficulty with visual processing. It’s only worth getting assessed if you or your child are experiencing visual difficulties which you feel is impacting on your/their ability to learn in a comfortable, accessible way. In addition to the eyes being able to see well, the muscles inside and around the eyes also need to work well to capture necessary visual information.
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