The services that we can offer you are.........
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Eye Examinations
An examination can detect the development of problems such as glaucoma, retinal detachment and cataracts. Certain
general health problems can also cause eye problems and can be detected through an eye examination. For example diabetes,
raised blood pressure and thyroid disease. It is also not unknown for tumours to be detected at a routine eye examination.
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Medical Eye Care
The importance of regular eye examinations cannot be over emphasised. Early detection of eye problems will often
make them much easier to be treated. This is especially true of glaucoma, which if undetected can lead to blindness due to
damage to the optic nerve. Therefore everyone over 40 should have a regular eye examination and particularly so if you have
a relation with glaucoma.
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Diabetes
Diabetes is one of the most significant causes of visual loss in the population today. However this need not be the
case. There is very effective treatment available for the eye changes associated with Diabetes. We are affiliated to the
South Cheshire Diabetic Screening service. This was established in 1995, to enable all diabetics to have an eye screening
by specially qualified Optometrists. All Diabetics should have at least an annual examination, which would also include a
closer inspection of the back of your eyes after using some eye drops to dilate your pupils. This is a painless process,
although your vision may be slightly blurred for a few hours afterwards, during which time it is advisable not to drive.
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Dyslexia
Many people, both children and adults that have reading difficulties can be helped by special attention to their
eye sight. This help can be in the form of exercises, glasses or specially tinted spectacles.
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Low Vision Aids
These are often seen as strong magnifiers, however there are nowadays many different types of aids available.
They are also not just for people with serious eye problems. Special magnifiers can help with sewing, threading needles,
tying flies (for fishing) in fact anything that requires fine detail close up. They can also be used to improve television,
when ordinary spectacles aren't quite good enough. If you think you have a problem, or know someone who does, please contact
us for more details.
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Tear Clinic
Many people can suffer from dry or watery eyes. There are now many options available to help with these annoying
problems. From advice as to the best eye drops and how to use them, to helping to make the most of the tears that you have
got.
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ORTHOPTIST - Caroline Bradley |
| Caroline is a trained and qualified Ortoptist who normally works within the NHS, based in the eye department at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport.
She is now available for private consultation at our practice in Macclesfield. To arrange an appointment please contact the practice on 01625 615002. |
What is an Orthoptic assessment? |
| An Orthoptic assessment reveals how well the eyes work together, the "binocular vision" of the eyes.
Through detailed examination on how the eyes work together, an Orthoptist can assess the visual comfort and recommend specific treatment. This usually involves special eye exercises and / or the use of special lenses.
Treatment may involve a number of aftercare appointments, to ensure efficient supervision of the treatment. |
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Eye Problems that an Orthoptic assessment may help |
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| There are many problems that may be helped, but broadly speaking, patients suffering from, Dyslexia, Double Vision and general reading discomfort or difficulty. |
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Last modified: December 2005
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