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Fran Howell is the practice's Behavioural Optometrist. This means she's a specialist in children's visual development and functional visual problems in children and adults. |
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Fran runs our special assessment and vision therapy clinic on Wednesdays. Her clinic is ideal for children or adults with: |
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Reading difficulties, such as those with dyslexia;
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Or good readers who are experiencing symptoms of discomfort or transient blurring despite wearing up-to-date spectacles.
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As well as a normal eye examination, a full visual skills assessment is included which investigates: |
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Focusing skills
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Convergence (eye teaming)
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Eye movement skills including Tracking
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Visual perceptual problems
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Directional awareness
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Visual stress
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In order to prevent visual problems worsening Fran is involved in the effects of lenses beyond providing clear sight. Her clinic utilises lenses, prisms, exercises and vision therapy to treat the problems she encounters. |
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If you have concerns about your child's vision please complete our parents' questionnaire click here |
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To read our statement on how children's learning and reading is affected by their sight please click here |
