Profile - Neuro Orthoptic Lead

For AHPs Day this year we are celebrating the specialised and extended roles of orthoptists.

Nicola Hirst is a lecturer at Liverpool University and lead for the neuro orthoptic service at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital.

“I enjoy being an AHP because I am able to help with diagnosing patients with complex eye movement problems and offer them options to manage their symptoms.
I find it rewarding to be able to make patients feel more comfortable and our role is important as we are often the first to identify a change in the neurological condition through their eye movements.
It can be challenging but I enjoy being able to adapt my assessment to meet the patients’ needs”