Orthoptics

The specialty of orthoptics deals diagnostically and therapeutically with all types of eye movement disorders. One focus is on disorders of binocular vision, which often manifests as strabismus. In children, untreated strabismus can lead to permanent visual impairment (amblyopia). It is the result of disturbed development of vision in normal neural conditions. With appropriate treatment, childhood amblyopia can be prevented or treated in the best case. Often the strabismus can be corrected and amblyopia can be eliminated with suitable glasses.

Clinical Orthoptics includes:

• Therapy of amblyopia (visual impairment)
• Indication and preparatory measurements for strabismus surgery
• Prescribing and checking children's glasses

We have many years of experience across the spectrum of orthoptics with a special focus on the diagnosis and treatment of complex eye movement disorders in children, adults, the elderly or brain-damaged. We also focus on the management of supposedly untreatable amblyopia. We adhere to current medical evidence and we aim to work in a goal-oriented manner. We place great emphasis on trust and dialogue with parents.