Patient stories highlight the work orthoptists do and the positive impact we have on patients lives.
I developed a severe squint very suddenly due to stress on my eyes which was affecting my ability to complete everyday tasks and live my life comfortably. I was monitored for two years and was givena Fresnel prism to assist my eyesight in the meantime. Eventually it was decided that I needed surgery as the squint worsened over time, even with the prism. The care I was given over the two years was exceptional. I was listened to and taken seriously throughout. Strabismus surgery has changed my life. For the first time in two years (and possibly longer) I am now able to adjust my focus from near to distance immediately. I can read books with my glasses on again. I can do my job of looking at paper information and data inputting without having to wear an eye patch. I can see clearly again and my happiness has improved. I could not be more grateful to the entire team of staff at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. The care I received was exceptional, they empathised with me every step of the way and my eyesight has never been better. A squint affects not only how you look but how you function. Strabismus surgery is vitally important.
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