Orthoptics
Orthoptists are Allied Health Professionals who work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in Ophthalmology with Optometrists, Ophthalmologists and Ophthalmic Nurses.
Orthoptists see both adults and children and diagnose and treat conditions that affect the development of vision, eye movements and binocular vision. These include lazy eye (amblyopia), squint (strabismus), and double vision (diplopia).
Information and about us
We offer treatment for lazy eye (amblyopia) using various types of patches, atropine eye drops and by adjusting optical correction with glasses.
We treat double vision using prism correction or occlusion with a patch; we are also able to offer advice on other strategies to manage double vision.
Some conditions can be treated with orthoptic exercises to improve control of binocular vision.
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Contact us
Northern services
Tel 01271 322469
Eastern services
01392 406031
Where to find us
We provide a service at the West of England Eye Unit (WEEU), North Devon District Hospital, and at many community clinics across North, East and Mid Devon.
Northern services
Orthoptic Department
Level 2
North Devon District Hospital
Raleigh Park
Barnstaple
EX31 4JB
Eastern services
RD&E Wonford, Barrack Rd, Exeter EX2 5DW
Level 1, F Template
Meet the team
Northern services
The orthoptic team is led by Susan Thorne and Bernadette Goan.
Eastern services
The orthoptic team is led by Debbie McGrane, Head Orthoptist, and Laura Doucas, Deputy Head Orthoptist.
Services and treatments
We offer treatment for amblyopia using various types of patches, atropine eye drops and by adjusting optical correction with glasses.
We treat double vision using prism correction or occlusion with a patch; we are also able to offer advice on other strategies to manage double vision.
Some conditions can be treated with orthoptic exercises to improve control of binocular vision.