You may have been referred to the orthoptic clinic via your GP, optician or other medical professional.
What to bring to the appointment.
- Glasses
- List of medication
- Appointment letter
New Paediatric Appointments
All paediatric new patients will have Orthoptic assessment which will last 20-30 minutes. Following this with consent, eye drops will be instilled before seeing the Optometrist for the sight test (more information regarding the drops will be provided on assessment). The drops will enlarge the pupil and in order to do so it takes 30-45 minutes to work. This will allow the Optometrist to have an accurate assessment of the back of the eye and to determine if a prescription for glasses is necessary which will likely take around 15 minutes.
If your child has been referred to paediatric ophthalmology clinic they may need additional tests that will be decided by the doctor.
New Adult Appointments
New adult patients will have an Orthoptic assessment which typically lasts between 30-45 minutes. You may also see the ophthalmologist at this visit. If necessary eye drops may be instilled to enlarge the pupil allowing a thorough assessment of the eye by the doctor. Doctor examination time varies dependent on patient and clinic. Your total appointment time can take up to two hours.
Driving to the appointment
It is advised on your first visit not to drive to your appointment as drops may be instilled which blur your vision.
Missed or cancelled appointments
To cancel or change your appointments please telephone the number on your appointment letter. This may allow us to give your appointment time to another patient. Please do not attend if you are unwell. Phone the department if you need advice, we are always happy to help.
If you do not attend an appointment without telling the clinic in advance this will be recorded as Did Not Attend appointment. This is in line with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Did Not Attend and Cancellation Policy.