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Improve your visual performance with vision training
Apart from providing general eye care services such as sight tests and contact lenses, this practice also provides ‘Vision Training’ otherwise known as ‘Behavioural’ or ‘Neuro-Developmental Optometry’.
We work with patients who have issues with reading comfortably and efficiently, as well as patients with educational difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD.
We also work with patients who have messy handwriting and/or have difficulty catching or throwing a ball.
Some of our patients can have a tendency to bump into objects or people and/or have a tendency to trip or knock things over.
Other patients are considered to be on the autistic spectrum and some can have had a brain injury or lazy eyes.
Where patients are currently under hospital care we will not intervene until the hospital have decided to discharge you.
The principles we apply in dealing with such clients can also be applied to other patients who are considered as normal. It is altogether a more holistic approach.
Where appropriate we can give you general advice as regards your eyes and where appropriate point you in the direction of other healthcare providers who can help you.
The basic eye examination is available on the NHS though our specialist services are only available privately. With extensive experience of dealing with patients over a wide range of ages and with a wide range of difficulties we will attempt to help you or find someone else who can.
Many of our successes have come from individuals, parents or carers who thought that they might never find a solution to their problems. We may not find an answer straight away, however we will listen and support you in any way possible.
What is a Behavioural Optometrist?
A Behavioural Optometrist has received education beyond that provided by an Optometry School in the UK. This education specifically involves learning about the treatment of children and adults with visually related problems. There are academically recognised post-graduate courses in Behavioural Optometry run by Universities in America, Canada, Australia and Spain whilst courses in behavioural optometry are also available in the UK.
Activities prescribed by a behavioural optometrist often involve playing visually based games whilst maintaining your balance as well as perhaps making specific body movements.
This is different from conventional optometry where body movement and balance are not considered when giving eye exercises to patients.
Such visual activities can lead to enhanced comfort and efficiency with reading. They can also lead to better planning and organisational skills. Patients with acquired brain injury, stroke and concussion as well as sports people can also learn how to function more effectively.
Where to Start?
Every child is different so it is essential that you complete our two questionnaires. These can be downloaded from the website here
or can be emailed out to you on request. These questionnaires are to be completed before booking any appointment. This will give us an idea of the most appropriate intervention your child might require and how much this might cost.
Following the return of the questionnaires we will have an idea of whether we can help you. We will also know what specific intervention is necessary for your child. Recommended interventions will range from glasses to glasses and vision training.