ULHT Pilgrim Orthoptic Department

31/07/2025

A group of children receiving patching treatment at Newcastle Eye Centre took a trip to see the film 'ELIO' which features a young boy wearing a patch. It's great to see representation like this! Who has seen the new film? 👀

19/06/2025

02/06/2025

Happy World Orthoptic Day!

Today, we've launched our campaign to raise awareness and offer support around patching and occlusion.

Occlusion therapy is an extremely effective treatment for amblyopia, but it can be challenging for both kids and parents. We’ve put together some simple tips and resources to make the process easier and even fun!

Find out more: https://buff.ly/48MX4YA

28/05/2025

27/02/2025

👁 did you know we provide some of our services at Skegness Hospital? 👁

Following our trust motto: "Outstanding Care, Personally Delivered"
We endeavour to offer appointments at a facility closest to where you live.

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust - ULHT

20/02/2025

THIS WEEK FRIDAY 21ST come along and join us for informative talks, Q&A... and of course tea and biscuits!

14/02/2025

Some equipment you might recognise from your Orthoptic appointment 👁👁

🔍 prism bar: multiple uses including measuring the size of squints

🔍 occluder: used to cover one eye during eye alignment examination

🔍 pen torch: multiple uses including assessing eye movements and pupil reactions

🔍 fixation target: pictures on one side, letters and numbers on the other. Used for near fixation during eye alignment assessment.

🔍 handheld occluder: the patient holds this to cover one eye during vision testing.

07/02/2025

Help! Our orthoptic mascots need names!

As part of the build-up to National Careers Week, we've made a series of colouring-in sheets and stickers featuring our mascots, for use in your departments. Children can follow a QR code to help name them and learn more about what an orthoptist is.

Find out more: https://buff.ly/4jFAhdn

03/02/2025

👀 We're so pleased to see a child wearing a patch in this upcoming Pixar film!
How amazing for a child going through patching treatment to relate to this main character in some way.
We hope this can help with treatment compliance for better vision outcomes!



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14/01/2025

12/01/2025

🚗 If you require parking at Pilgrim Hospital, please allow extra time to park if your appointment is after 2pm as this is a particularly busy period due to inpatient-ward visiting hours.

If you are facing delays, please get in touch with the department on the day.

30/11/2024

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Christmas has arrived at M2 Pilgrim Hospital (Orthoptics, Ophthalmology and Maxillo-Facial)