We have a special interest in paediatric and children’s vision in our new Norwest practice. We choose NOT to practise as behavioural optometrists. We offer a full check of a child’s eyes and a comprehensive assessment of the visual system including any abnormalities of binocular vision and are fortunate to have the services of two experienced orthoptists, Liane Wilcox and Sylvia Jamu who are university qualified to provide any therapy that will assist a child to see, learn and process visual information.

Strabismus (turned or lazy eye) Treatment

The treatment of strabismus by an orthoptist can involve the use of glasses, patching and eye exercises (vision therapy). We are able to utilise all of these treatment modalities to gain the best outcome for our patients. Time is allowed in all Eyetreat consultations for appropriate treatment sessions for patients and allows valuable discussion time with parents to explain the options for all treatments available using best evidence-based practice.

Children’s Vision Assessments

Children’s Vision Assessments are performed on children as young as 6 months to determine if an eye problem exists. Any eye problems are then investigated and the appropriate care for the child is planned and dispensed in consultation with parents and other professionals if necessary.

Double Vision (diplopia)

Young patients can develop double vision from high refractive error, strabismus or following trauma or a head injury. Our optometrist and orthoptist will advise about most appropriate treatment or visual correction to reduce these symptoms. This may include glasses, exercises, occlusion therapy (patching) or referral for surgery.