Olivia Tomlinson, Orthoptist at For Eyes
Orthoptist
Olivia is a Perth Orthoptist providing services directly from our optometry practice. She has experience in the diagnosis, treatment and management of eye disorders, having previously worked with the National Health Service in the United Kingdom. She is enjoying learning more about the world of optics and has quickly adapted to life in Perth.
In-Clinic Orthoptist
Olivia assists with prescribing optical aids, providing targeted vision therapy as well as being a first point on contact in the practice for patient care. She is also involved in a number of additional tests within the practice such as visual field testing
Qualifications
B(Med)Sci (University of Sheffield, UK)
Membership of Orthoptics Australia
Registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board
Areas of Expertise
Diagnosis and management of binocular eye disorders in adults and children
Management of strabismus (eye misalignment) and amblyopia. Strabismus is a condition in which your eyes don’t line up with one another (i.e. one eye is turned in a direction that’s different from the other eye). Amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, is a condition that occurs when the nerve pathway from one eye to the brain doesn't develop properly during childhood.
Treatment of neurological vision impairment following stroke and traumatic brain injury.
Low vision support for those with age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma
Diplopia management for individuals with autoimmune disorders (e.g. Grave’s disease) and neurodegenerative disorders (e.g. Parkinson’s disease).
Orthoptist Perth FAQs
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We provide orthoptist services from our clinic based in Fremantle, and can service patients from all over Perth.
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Vision disorders - Orthoptists can help with vision disorders such as strabismus (squint), amblyopia (lazy eye), and double vision. They can also help with vision loss after a stroke or other medical conditions.
Eye diseases - Orthoptists can help with eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic eye disease, and age-related macular degeneration by their understanding of the nature of these conditions and adaptive changes that can be made in their everyday life.