Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) - Orthoptics
Orthoptists diagnose, treat and manage people with eye muscle disorders and problems relating to vision.
Orthoptists work with people of all ages, however the largest percentage of patients seen are children.
For Edinburgh, East and Midlothian 
How to contact us
Head Orthoptist
Orthoptic Department
Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion
Chalmers Street
Edinburgh
EH3 9HA
Telephone:
0131 536 3763
How to access our services
Patients can be referred to the Orthoptic Department by staff looking after them such as the patient's GP, Health Visitor or Ophthalmologist.
For West Lothian
How to contact us
Senior
Orthoptist
St John's Hospital at Howden
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone:
01506 532000 ext 3166
How to access our services
Patients can be referred to the Orthoptic Department by staff looking after them such as the patient's GP, Health Visitor or Ophthalmologist.
Useful links
All Allied Health Professionals delivering care to patients in NHS Lothian are registered with the Health Professions Council. This ensures that all Allied Health Professionals deliver care to national standards.
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