Community Orthoptic Service

The purpose of the service is to enable all children under 7 (and special needs children up to 19) to reach their maximum visual potential. The eyes and brain are still learning to see until 7 years so treatment including glasses wear, patching and exercises are carried out by the Orthoptists. There are also joint clinics with the Optometrists (Opticians) from the Eye Hospital who test the need for and strength of glasses required.

Children who need onward referral to an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) will be seen at the Childrens Resource Centre.

Who to contact

Contact Name
Sian Hughes
Telephone
0161 912 5120 0161 912 5120
E-mail
Notes

Answer machine available and checked daily

Parent Organisation

Where to go

Name
Sale Waterside
Address
1st Floor
Waterside Plaza
Sale
Manchester
Postcode
M33 7ZF
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Time / Date Details

When is it on
Service operating Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm

Who is it for?

Ages
  • to 19 years
Supporting People With
  • Visual impairment

Accessibility

Details

All clinics have wheelchair access and staff are trained to assess patients with special needs. Children at Delamere and Pictor schools are seen in school. The service has an Equality and Diversity policy in the PCT and can arrange translators if needed.

Availability

Referral Required?
No
Referral Details

Families can access this service without a referral. The service is only avaliable to families with a Trafford GP. 

Clinics are currently available at the following locations:

Chapel Road, Sale

Delamere Centre, Stretford

Meadway Health Centre, Sale West

Partington Health Centre

Limelight, Old Trafford

Timperley Health Centre

Woodsend Clinic, Flixton

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