Please telephone the Optometry Department on 03 to explain the problem with the aid – it may be necessary for our secretary to take some contact details so that an optometrist can return your call and sort out your query. The Hospital low vision clinics are able to repair or replace low visual aid equipment which they supplied originally. Louise Birt: Gloucester Monday – Thursday: 10.00am – 5.30pm. They provide those recently diagnosed with an eye condition with the practical and emotional support which they need to understand their diagnosis, deal with their sight loss and maintain their independence. Eye Care Liaison Officers (ECLOs)ĮCLOs work closely with medical and nursing staff in the eye clinic and the sensory team in social services. In order to access these low vision clinics patients need to be referred by their GP or community optometrist, or must already be a patient within the ophthalmology department. We also provide advice on coping with sight loss and where appropriate may suggest contacting other agencies to request additional training or support such as mobility or eccentric viewing training. Most optical magnifying aids are provided to patients on a loan basis.
These clinics are run by hospital optometrists and provide an assessment of visual needs and issue magnifying aids where appropriate. Low vision clinics are held at Cheltenham General, Gloucestershire Royal, Cirencester and Stroud Hospitals. Low Vision Low vision clinics – hospital service
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