Delighted that our literature review has been published in @BIOJOrthoptics - a huge thank you to @g_arblaster for her support. For orthoptists and eye care professionals, please share to raise awareness of Orthoptic conditions and schizophrenia!
Cameras often use flash during events in the autumn and winter months, which may highlight a white glow in the pupil—a potential sign of retinoblastoma. If you notice this, please visit an optician or GP as soon as possible: https://t.co/5CsppAcMAO
The findings of our survey of child vision screening services in England highlight a concerning rise in the number of local authorities not offering any form of reception-age screening.
Read more and access our interactive map: https://t.co/fOXvyPKNvq #ChildVisonScreening
Orthoptics is a challenging and varied career that has a real impact on patients' lives.
Saleha explains what inspired her to become an orthoptist and what a typical day looks like.
Find out more: https://t.co/4XQvusnSYs #OrthopticCareers
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New sensory room opens for patients in eye clinic at UHNM 👁️
Funded by @UHNMCharity, the calming new space is expected to transform the experience for young patients with additional needs who come into hospital for eye tests or treatments.
Full story👉https://t.co/uPfsBSbwwE
Some children and young people with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) can develop inflammation inside the eye as well as their joints. This is called uveitis.
As symptoms can be hard to spot, it is vital for children and young people with JIA to attend regular eye checks.
Adults who had ‘lazy eye’ in childhood are at increased risk of serious disease, such as hypertension, obesity & heart attack in adulthood, finds a new study led by Dr Siegfried Wagner @sktywagner & Prof Jugnoo Rahi @Rahi_Eye_Vision@UCLchildhealth@UCLeye https://t.co/YPgjMTu4qL
CWG Foundation Guide recruitment is now open!
Giving the opportunity for history enthusiasts to gain valuable early experience at some of our most iconic sites in France and Belgium.
Read our article for more information:
https://t.co/K9rEldl58c
#CWGFoundationFriday
Ever wondered what a day in the life of an Orthoptist looks like? Take a peek at our short video to find out 👀
Our 20 Orthoptist and Orthoptist Technicians make up part of our AHP workforce at CHFT and see almost 15,000 patients a year. Thank you to this incredible team!
If you know a #child who has a vision impairment who would love to receive a letter from #Santa in #braille, large print or audio, please send their #Christmas letter to: Santa Claus, RNIB, Northminster House, Northminster, Peterborough, PE1 1YN.
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@RNIB