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Ophthalmic Technical Services
Last updated on Monday, August 16, 2021
Our team of ophthalmic technicians provide the following services: Visual field testing for a range of eye conditions including glaucoma which assists the ophthalmologist in diagnosis and management Retinal imaging (photographing the back of the eye) which is also used by the ophthalmologist...
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Last updated on Monday, August 16, 2021
Optometrists are health care specialists trained to examine the eyes to detect defects in vision, signs of injury, ocular diseases or abnormality and problems with general health. The Optometry Department undertakes a range of services for patients including: Refraction (sight testing) Presc...
read moreDiabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP)
Last updated on Monday, August 16, 2021
When diabetes affects the small blood vessels in the part of your eye called the retina, this is known as diabetic retinopathy. In the early stages, diabetic retinopathy will not affect your sight. However, if the changes get worse, your sight will be affected. Diabetic retinopathy is the mo...
read moreOphthalmology Research
Last updated on Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Study Title: IVIS II - Impact of visual impairment after stroke II: Measuring and exploring vision-related quality of life Principal Investigator: Erin Wilson Research Nurses: N/A ******************************************************************************************************** Study T...
read moreOrthoptics
Last updated on Monday, August 16, 2021
Orthoptists diagnose and manage binocular vision and eye movement disorders in patients of all ages. We detect squints, amblyopia (lazy eye), as well as other visual and eye muscle defects (which can sometimes cause symptoms of double vision, eye strain and headaches). We work closely with the op...
read moreHidden Disabilities
Last updated on Thursday, May 2, 2024
The Hidden Disabilities Task & Finish Group was created in October 2023, with an initial objective of improving our accessible toilet facilities. Since then, the group has expanded its scope and ambition to respond to feedback raised by our patients and staff with a hidden disability as we...
read moreTrust Announced as HSJ Patient Safety Awards Finalists
Last updated on Friday, June 23, 2023
Wirral University Teaching Hospital has been shortlisted for a HSJ Patient Safety Award for a project helping adults with autism who are undergoing elective surgery. The Trust has been shortlisted in the Learning Disabilities Initiative of the Year category of the awards for its Supporting Treat...
read moreMeet the Chair
Last updated on Thursday, March 14, 2024
Meet Tony Probbing, Tony has over 25 years of experience in the NHS, starting out as an occupational therapist. Throughout his career, he has managed a wide range of therapy and AHP professions, as well as specialist clinic areas such as critical care. Patient-centred care has always been h...
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