Orthoptics
What We Do
The Orthoptic service at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of vision problems. Our expert team works with both children and adults to help with:
- Visual Development: We assess and treat issues in children, such as cataracts, squints (strabismus), refractive errors (problems with glasses), and amblyopia (lazy eye).
- Eye Movement (Ocular Motility): We help with problems caused by abnormal eye muscles or nerves, whether they are present from birth or acquired through injury or illness.
- Binocular Vision: Our team addresses issues that affect how your eyes work together, such as double vision (diplopia) or loss of vision.
We also support the Ophthalmology department by providing visual field tests, helping with low vision aids, and assisting in contact lens clinics.
Where We Are Based
Our clinics are located at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Moat Road Walsall West Midlands WS2 9PS
We operate from Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.
How to Access the Service
We accept referrals from a range of healthcare and social care professionals, including:
- GPs
- Optometrists
- Health Visitors
- School Nurses
- Social Services
We also provide school screening for all 4–5-year-old children in reception classes at Walsall schools.
For children under the age of 7, a direct orthoptic screening assessment can be booked at a local health centre through a Health Visitor.
Contact Us
You can contact our team or the service lead for any enquiries.
Service Lead: Dawn Brazier, Head of Orthoptic Services Email: dawn.brazier@walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk
Team Phone: 01922 721172 ext. 7244 Please note, the team can be reached by phone on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Useful Resources
For more information on eye conditions and children’s vision, we recommend these resources:
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trusts Opthalmology page: Visit our website for more information on the full range of services we provide.
- The British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS): Provides information on orthoptic care and conditions.
- NHS Website: Offers a comprehensive guide to common eye conditions.