Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Due to the time elapsed since the creation of this resource please do not regard it as a completely accurate depiction of the patient journey, some aspects may have changed. Please discuss all aspects of your care with your clinical team, especially if you are unclear about anything.

This production is for children coming to the eye hospital for an appointment and check up. It shows the people you will meet and the tests that you'll have. You'll find out about the following things:

1. Arriving in reception and waiting in the waiting room
2. Meeting the Orthoptist
3. Having vision tests with the Orthoptist
4. Having eye drops at your appointment
5. Meeting the Optometrist
6. Having vision tests with the Optometrist
7. Choosing the right glasses lenses for you
8. Meeting the Imaging Specialist
9. Having photos and scans with Imaging
10. Meeting the Ophthalmologist
11. Having vision tests with the Ophthalmologist
12. Planning your treatment

If you would like to find out more about our eye hospital please click here:

ouh.nhs.uk/eye-hospital
ouh.nhs.uk/eye-hospital