Basically he has had a birthmark on his eyelid which has been monitored for years. It causes his eyelid to droop slightly. We investigated surgery but decided the risks were too high. His vision has always been fine on standard eye tests.
He was about to be discharged but we have one more appt this afternoon. However, we've noticed more recently from photos that he shuts that eye when posing for photos (this is without use of a flash), almost as though he is squinting. I mentioned it to his OT yesterday and she said he has severe visual perception difficulties. I suspect he needs to see a behavioural optometrist but I don't know whether we can do this via the NHS or whether we have to go privately. The specialists we are seeing today are at moorfields.
Can anyone advise? Also, if you have recommendations for one in NW London, Herts/Bucks I would be grateful.
Sorry for v quick potted message, am working before I have to go and pick DS up.
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I think DS1 (ASD) needs to see a behavioural optometrist - can anyone advise?
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Loueytb3 · 16/07/2014 10:11
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