Clear answers for tricky symptoms
Reading difficulty checks
Support for children and adults
Support for complex vision problems
Our private orthoptic clinic in Dumfries provides support for both adults and children with squints, double vision, lazy eyes, reading difficulties, and low vision that can't be improved by glasses or medical intervention. Orthoptics focuses on how your eyes work together, which is important when comfort, concentration or vision becomes difficult. Valerie at Glen Barr offers these private assessments in a calm setting, taking time to understand your symptoms and how they affect daily life. She also has experience working with children with additional support needs.
Whether a child struggles with reading or an adult notices double vision, we assess eye movements, binocular vision and related symptoms to identify the cause and recommend suitable support. Patients may require, eye patches, exercises, prisms, coloured lenses or low vision aids as part of their treatment. This will be fully discussed at the initial assessment.
Assessments shaped around your individual needs and problems
Your appointment includes a detailed orthoptic assessment to understand how your eyes move, focus and function together. Glen Barr provides preschool vision screening to identify concerns early during important stages of visual development. For visual stress, we use a Cerium Colorimeter to define the exact tint needed to help alleviate symptoms such as blurring, shimmering text or discomfort while reading. We also offer a low vision clinic, providing practical support to help people make better use of their remaining sight.
Why this kind of clinic can make daily life easier
Vision problems can make reading, schoolwork and close-up tasks feel difficult and tiring. Our specialist assessments explore concerns that routine eye tests may not fully explain, helping improve comfort and confidence in daily activities. Small changes, including the correct tint or tailored support plan, can make everyday tasks easier. For further information, news and updates on orthoptic services, please visit this site.
